| Author |
Shinn, Florence Scovel, 1871-1940 |
| Title |
The game of life and how to play it
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| Alternate Title |
The game of life & how to play it
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| Original Publication |
Marina del Rey: DeVorss, 1925.
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| Note |
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Game_of_Life_(book)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
The game -- The law of prosperity -- The power of the word -- The law of nonresistance -- The law of Karma and the law of forgiveness -- Casting the burden (impressing the subconscious) -- Love -- Intuition or guidance -- Perfect self-expression or the Divine Design -- Denials and affirmations.
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| Credits |
Bob Taylor, Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Game of Life and How to Play It" by Florence Scovel Shinn is a self-help book written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the principles of spiritual law and positive thinking, suggesting that life is not a battle but a game that can be successfully navigated by understanding and applying these laws. Shinn presents concepts such as the power of words, the importance of imagination, and the necessity of aligning one's thoughts and actions with a divine design for life. At the start of the text, Shinn introduces the idea that life functions within a framework of giving and receiving, where one's thoughts, words, and beliefs directly shape their experiences. She explains various elements of the mind, including the subconscious and superconscious, emphasizing that individuals can change their circumstances by changing their inner thoughts and beliefs. Through illustrative anecdotes, she illustrates how fear, doubt, and negative thinking can manifest into real-life obstacles, while faith, love, and positive intent can lead to prosperity and success. This opening portion sets the stage for deeper explorations into specific laws and affirmations that the author will discuss throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis
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| Subject |
Conduct of life
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| Subject |
New Thought
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| Subject |
Spirituality
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| Subject |
Success -- Psychological aspects
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74878 |
| Release Date |
Dec 11, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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