num_pages: 336
description: James Allen, a 19th century English writer, is best known as the author of the best-selling, inspirational classic, As a Man Thinketh. For over a hundred years, this timeless work has motivated readers to lead more successful, effective, and peaceful lives. James Allen is also the author of approximately twenty other books, that are lesser known but equally powerful. The Wisdom of James Allen II is the second book in the Laurel Creek James Allen Wisdom series. It combines 3 of his classic works in one volume and includes: Light of Life's Difficulties, Above Life's Turmoil, and The Life Triumphant.  James Allen was an advocate of ethics in all the areas of our lives. Hisgoal was to reveal universal spiritual principles to the masses in order torelieve people of their suffering, empower the individual, and thus uplifthumanity. Allen's works focus on teaching personal responsibility, findingthe cause of personal problems within our own selves, and revealing how eachof us can harness our personal power to master our own destinies. The wisdomcontained in his works provides a valuable guide for life. The Wisdom of James Allen II is the second book in a projected 6-volumeset of The Complete Works of James Allen published by Laurel Creek Press.Each Wisdom of James Allen volume in the Laurel Creek James Allen Wisdomseries groups 3 to 5 of James Allen's short works into one book. Edited forcontemporary readers by Andy Zubko (compiler and editor of The Treasury ofSpiritual Wisdom), the works contained in each volume are complete andunabridged. For clarity, Zubko's editing features breaking down eachchapter into subcategories, and rendering obscure or archaic words, phrases,and punctuation into modern usage. James Allen often used the genericmasculine, as was the common practice of his time. This was retained inorder to remain true to his voice. The first book in this series, The Wisdom of James Allen (ISBN:1-889606-00-6) contains 5 Classic Works, including: As a Man Thinketh, ThePath to Prosperity, The Mastery of Destiny, The Way of Peace, and Enteringthe Kingdom. The Third book in this series, The Wisdom of JamesAllen III (ISBN:1889606-08-1) contains 4 Classic Works, including: Out fromthe Heart,Byways of Blessedness, From Passion to Peace, and The Heavenly Life. Book 3will be available by Spring 2003.About the Author James Allen was born in Leicester, England in 1864. James was 15 when his father, a businessman, was murdered. James left school to work full time to help support the family. He eventually married and became an executive secretary for a large corporation. At age 38, he retired from employment and he and his wife moved to a small cottage on the southwest shore of England to pursue a simple life of contemplation. He wrote for 9 years producing over 20 works. He died in 1912 at age 48.
language: English
title: Light on Life's Difficulties / Above Life's Turmoil / The Life Triumphant
titlecomplete: Light on Life's Difficulties / Above Life's Turmoil / The Life Triumphant
ratings_count: 13
publisher: Laurel Creek Pr