Autorentext

James Allen (28 November 1864 - 24 January 1912) was a British philosophical writer known for his inspirational books and poetry and as a pioneer of the self-help movement. His best known work, As a Man Thinketh, has been mass-produced since its publication in 1903. It has been a source of inspiration to motivational and self-help authors.

Born in Leicester, England, into a working-class family, Allen was the elder of two brothers. His mother could neither read nor write. His father, William, was a factory knitter. In 1879, following a downturn in the textile trade of central England, Allen's father travelled alone to America to find work and establish a new home for the family. Within two days of arriving his father was pronounced dead at New York City Hospital, believed to be a case of robbery and murder. At age fifteen, with the family now facing economic disaster, Allen was forced to leave school and find work.

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A philosophical and spiritual guide, this work explores the power of inner tranquility and the transformative impact of cultivating peace within oneself. Allen emphasizes the importance of thought, meditation, and self-discipline in achieving personal and societal harmony. Rooted in his belief that individual inner peace leads to broader peace in the world, this book encourages readers to reflect on their lives and seek higher states of consciousness and compassion.