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The Law of Success

  • 374 pages · about 6 hours
  • First published 1928
  • 90 editions

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1 About this book

The Law of Success is a book written by Napoleon Hill in 1925. It was originally released as a set of 15 separate booklets before being consolidated into a single-tome book.

The Law of Success in 16 Lessons is an edited version of Napoleon Hill’s first manuscript, which was reworked under the advisement of several contributors. This version was initially published in 1928 as a multi-volume correspondence course. Later editions consolidated the material into a single book.

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Good for readers who want: psychology, self-improvement, and business.

  • Motivation (Psychology)
  • Psychology
  • Self-help
  • Success
  • Business
  • Management
  • Success in business
  • Commerce

2 About Napoleon Hill

1883–1970

Oliver Napoleon Hill (October 26, 1883 – November 8, 1970) was an American self-help author and con man who is best known for his book Think and Grow Rich (1937), which is among the best-selling self-help books of all time. Hill's works insisted that fervid expectations are essential to improving one's life. Most of his books are promoted as expounding principles to achieve "success". Hill is a controversial figure.

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