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by James Allen (Author)
James Allen was one of the World's great new age thinking, though he lived over 100 years ago, his insight into the workings of the mind and the effect of thought on the world we encounter has been an inspiration and motivation for countless writers and commentators for a century. Originally written in 1910, in this Centenary Edition of the book Allen leads us through the steps necessary to achieve true happiness, allowing us to rise "Above Life's Turmoil" and find the pleasant pastures of peace. This is a wonderfully written book that is a joy to read and one that will have a profound effect on those that allow the truths within to guide them to a better place. It has stood the test of time and is still as relevant as it was when it was first publish 100 years ago.
Author Biography
James Allen was born on 28th November 1864 in Leicester, England. He was a philosophical writer known for his inspirational books and poetry. At the age of 15 his father, a businessman, was robbed and murdered so he had to leave school to work full-time in several British manufacturing firms to help support the family. At the age of 38 he retired from employment to become a full time writer. Allen - together with his wife Lily and their daughter, Nohra - moved to a small cottage in Ilfracombe, Devon, England to pursue a simple life of contemplation. There he wrote for nine years, producing 19 works. He also edited and published a magazine, "The Light of Reason". His most famous book, As a Man Thinketh, is now considered an all time classic self-help book. Its underlying message is that noble thoughts make a noble person, while lowly thoughts make a miserable person. Allen died in 1912 at the age of 47.
