The Game of Life and How to Play It
The Game of Life and How to Play It
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 197895
Book • Nonfiction
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Self-Improvement•
Philosophy1920s
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Religion & Spirituality•
Business & Economics1978
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Game of Life and How to Play It by Florence Scovel Shinn focuses on individuals applying metaphysical principles and affirmations to improve their lives. It emphasizes the power of positive thinking, faith, and visualization in achieving goals and overcoming obstacles, offering guidance on personal empowerment and the influence of spiritual laws on material success.
Inspirational
Hopeful
Informative
Heartwarming
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Game of Life and How to Play It by Florence Scovel Shinn is praised for its timeless principles of positive thinking and personal empowerment, often inspiring readers with its spiritual insights. Critics, however, find some ideas overly simplistic or lacking depth. Overall, the book is favored for its motivational impact and accessible language.
Who Should Read The Game of Life and How to Play It?
A reader interested in The Game of Life and How to Play It might enjoy self-help and metaphysical texts. Fans of Rhonda Byrne's The Secret or Norman Vincent Peale's The Power of Positive Thinking would appreciate its emphasis on positive affirmations, universal laws, and spiritual principles for personal success.
24,004 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Florence Scovel Shinn originally self-published The Game of Life and How to Play It in 1925, as she believed in the importance of making spiritual wisdom accessible to the public.
The book combines elements of Christianity and New Thought philosophy, reflecting Shinn's background as both an artist and a metaphysical lecturer.
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Despite its initial obscure publication, The Game of Life and How to Play It has gained a lasting popularity and is considered a classic in the self-help and spiritual literature genres.
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95
Book • Nonfiction
•
Self-Improvement•
Philosophy1920s
•
Religion & Spirituality•
Business & Economics1978
Adult
18+ years
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