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The Game of Life and How to Play It

  • 96 pages · about 2 hours
  • First published 1925
  • 97 editions
  • Free to read

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1 About this 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.

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.

Good for readers who want: spirituality, psychology, self-improvement, and a short read.

  • Spirituality
  • Psychology
  • Self-help
  • Mind and body
  • Business and economics
  • Personal growth and achievement
  • Happiness
  • Personal growth

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3 About Florence Scovel Shinn

1871–1940

Florence Scovel Shinn (September 24, 1871 – October 17, 1940) was an American artist and book illustrator who became a New Thought spiritual teacher and metaphysical writer in her middle years. In New Thought circles, Shinn is best known for her first book, The Game of Life and How to Play It (1925).

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