The James Allen Free Library Allen was 15 when his father, a businessman, was robbed and murdered. He left school to work full-time in several British manufacturing firms to help support the family. He later married Lily L. Allen and became an executive secretary for a large company. At age 38, inspired by the writings of Leo Tolstoy, he retired from employment. Allen—along with his wife 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". Allen's books illustrate the use of the power of thought to increase personal capabilities. Although he never achieved great fame or wealth, his works continue to influence people around the world, including the New Thought movement. Allen's most famous book, As a Man Thinketh, was published in 1902. It is now considered a classic self-help book. Its underlying premise is that noble thoughts make a noble person, while lowly thoughts make a miserable person. Following his death in 1912, his wife continued publishing the magazine under the name, "The Epoch".
Books
Poems of Peace
2008
The Mastery of Destiny
1909
From Promise to Peril
A Family Saga
2021
As a Man Thinketh
1902
O homem é aquilo que ele pensa
Saúde, Felicidade e Abundância Através do Domínio do pensamento
2016
Master Key Arcana
2008
A mentalidade do fundador
2017
Eight Pillars of Prosperity
1911
As a Man Thinketh...In His Heart and As a Man Thinketh
2008
The Shining Gateway
1997
The Divine Companion
2010
As a Man Thinketh & Think and Grow Rich
2005
The James Allen Collection
2012
The Way of Peace
1901
As We Think, So We Are
James Allen's Guide to Transforming Our Lives
2012
From Passion to Peace
1981
The Life Triumphant
Mastering the Heart and Mind
1908
Mind is the Master
The Complete Treasury
2009
Motivational Classics
Acres of Diamonds, as a Man Thinketh, and the Kingship of Self Control
1983
The Path of Prosperity
1996
Daily Thoughts for Mental Power and Stability
90 Days to Peace of Mind
2024
The Ultimate Christmas Collection
2020
Be Your Own Sunshine
2020
As a Man Thinketh
The Way of Peace & The Mastery of Destiny
1996
Out from the Heart
1996
JAMES ALLEN'S BOOK OF MEDITATIONS FOR EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR
1909
Foundation Stones to Happiness and Success
1977
Above Life's Turmoil
2006
From Poverty to Power
1901
The Heavenly Life
1907
Entering the Kingdom
1903
Through the Gates of Good, or Christ and Conduct
1903
As a Man Thinketh & the Way of Peace
2006
Complete Collection
2011
Clásicos del Poder de la Mente
Mejore su mente y mejora su vida
2019
Byways of Blessedness
1904
As You Think
1987
All These Things Added
2003
Light on Life's Difficulties
1912
As a Man Thinketh and From Poverty to Power
2011
