As a Man Thinketh

James Allen's best known work, "As a Man Thinketh" is a vintage self-help book first published in 1903. Based on the bible verse "As man thinketh, so he is", Allen's influential book centres around the idea that within every person is the power to form their own character and to create their own happiness. "As a Man Thinketh" has helped millions of people understand the power of thought to improve their life and increase happiness, as it undoubtedly will for generations to come. James Allen (1864-1912) was a British writer most famous for his inspirational poetry and being an early leader of the self-help movement.