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by Arthur Worsley
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Who Was James Allen?

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.

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The Best James Allen Books of All Time

Why these best James Allen books and not others? To stay objective, I rank all my book recommendations by a combination of what’s most loved (Goodreads rating), what’s most popular (Goodreads review count) and what’s proven timlessly relevant (first publication date).

This isn’t a whimsical list. It’s a data-driven, crowdsourced collection of the best James Allen books ever published as decided by book lovers like you.

And if you think something's missing? I LOVE book recommendations so if there are any other books by James Allen that you think deserve mentioning, email me and I’ll be sure to include them in the next round of updates.

Until then, here are the best James Allen books of all time...

1. As a Man Thinketh - James Allen (FREE Summary)

As a Man Thinketh is THE #1 ranking, uplifting, pocket-sized pep-talk on the power and importance of changing your thoughts as the cornerstone to changing your life - by philosopher and prolific self-help author, James Allen.

Published 1902 // 34 pages // Rated 4.3 over 68,100 reviews on Goodreads

2. The Path of Prosperity - James Allen

Published 1901 // 48 pages // Rated 4.2 over 400 reviews on Goodreads

3. As You Think - James Allen

Published 1903 // 112 pages // Rated 4.1 over 1,000 reviews on Goodreads

4. The Way of Peace - James Allen

Published 1901 // 98 pages // Rated 4.1 over 500 reviews on Goodreads

5. Eight Pillars of Prosperity - James Allen

Published 1911 // 244 pages // Rated 4.2 over 400 reviews on Goodreads

6. From Poverty to Power - James Allen

Published 1901 // 144 pages // Rated 4.0 over 400 reviews on Goodreads

7. The Heavenly Life - James Allen

Published 1908 // 96 pages // Rated 4.1 over <100 reviews on Goodreads

8. Above Life's Turmoil - James Allen

Published 1910 // 88 pages // Rated 4.1 over 200 reviews on Goodreads

9. The Mastery of Destiny - James Allen

Published 1909 // 140 pages // Rated 4.1 over 300 reviews on Goodreads

10. Out from the Heart - James Allen

Published 1904 // 60 pages // Rated 4.0 over <100 reviews on Goodreads

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