James Allen 
As a Man Thinketh 

As a Man Thinketh, James Allen’s most famous book was originally published in 1902. It is now considered a self-help classic. Allen believed that man is the master-gardener of his soul and the director of his life. His thoughts profoundly affect his character, physical health, achievement, circumstances and even his destiny. Man must tend the garden of his mind, weeding out the bad and pursuing perfection. Although Allen never achieved great fame or wealth, his works continue to influence people around the world, including the New Thought movement. ‘A man is literally what he thinks, his character being the complete sum of all his thoughts.’ – James Allen

About the author

James Allen was a British philosophical writer and poet and a pioneer of the self-help movement. At the turn of the 20th century, he was one of the most popular writers on spirituality, his many books comforting millions of readers with their simple, unpretentious wisdom about living a joyful life.