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The game of life and how to play it
363 pages
A vintage, pocket-sized pep talk that transforms the daunting struggle of existence into a winnable, joyful game.
What it feels like
Reading this vintage self-help classic feels like sitting down for tea with a wise, no-nonsense aunt who refuses to let you wallow. The pace is brisk and punchy, moving swiftly through practical anecdotes and memorable affirmations. Shinn's prose is delightfully colloquial and stripped of esoteric jargon, grounding lofty spiritual concepts in everyday reality. The mood is relentlessly bright and empowering, wrapping the reader in a reassuring atmosphere where fear is just an illusion and abundance is a birthright. It traces an emotional arc from feeling battered by life's circumstances to stepping into a space of confident, joyful agency. This is the perfect read for anyone seeking a straightforward, timeless spiritual pick-me-up that feels both deeply comforting and immediately actionable.
- Mood
- hopeful
- empowering
- bright
- reassuring
- Tone
- uplifting
- conversational
- earnest
- pragmatic
- gently humorous
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- power of the spoken word · manifestation and abundance · divine design · overcoming fear with faith · law of karma
- The writing
- Colloquial, direct, and peppered with memorable affirmations and folksy, relatable anecdotes.
- The arc
- Moves from a sense of life as a daunting struggle to an empowered realization of life as a manageable, joyful game.
- Who it's for
- Seekers of practical spirituality and self-help enthusiasts who appreciate vintage, straightforward wisdom without modern fluff.
Content notes
- religious or spiritual themes
About the book
Reprint of 1941 Second Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. One secret of Shinn's success was that she was always herself... colloquial, informal, friendly, and humorous. She herself was very spiritual... and taught by familiar, practical, and everyday examples. --Emmet Fox By studying and practicing the principles laid down in this book, one may find prosperity, solve problems, have better health, achieve personal relations-in a word, win the game of life. --Norman Vincent Peale "The Game of Life and How to Play It", by Florence Scovel Shinn, helped me crystallize my own thinking and moved me forward on the path to where I am today. --Louise Hay The world's most celebrated "success" book and guide on how to "WIN" in life through positive attitudes and affirmations. First published in 1925, this book has inspired thousands of people around the world to find a sense of purpose and belonging. It asserts that life is not a battle but a game of giving and receiving, and that whatever we send out into the world will eventually be returned to us. This little book will help you discover how your mind and its imaging faculties play leading roles in the game of life. With her classic book, THE GAME OF LIFE AND HOW TO PLAY IT, Florence Scovel Shinn established herself as one of the most down-to-earth, practical, and helpful prosperity writers of her era. With a timeless message and the ability to explain success principles and how they work in an entertaining style, her writings are still considered the leaders in prosperity literature today.
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