The Game of Life and How to Play It, Florence Scovel Shinn
The Game of Life and How to Play It, Florence Scovel Shinn
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The Game of Life and How to Play It

Author: Florence Scovel Shinn

Narrator: Cary Valentine

Unabridged: 1 hr 24 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Cary Valentine

Published: 11/15/2016


Synopsis

First published in 1925, The Game of Life and How to Play It has inspired thousands of people to find a sense of purpose. Florence Scovel Shinn asserts that life is not a battle but a game of giving and receiving. Whatever we place into the world will eventually be returned to us. This audiobook will help listeners discover how the mind plays a leading role in the game of life.

About Florence Scovel Shinn

Florence Scovel Shinn (1871–1940) 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, she is best known for her first book, The Game of Life and How to Play It, self-published in 1925. Your Word Is Your Wand was published in 1928 and The Secret Door to Success in 1940. The Game of Life and How to Play It includes quotes from the Bible and anecdotal explanations of the author’s understanding of God and man. Her philosophy centers on the power of positive thought and usually includes instructions for verbal or physical affirmation.

About Cary Valentine

Cary Valentine reads this material with joyous enthusiasm that brings Florence “Flossie” Scovel Shinn’s words to life, inspiring you to actualize your desired transformations and dreams, as it has for him.Cary is a bestselling author, celebrated speaker, certified inner game and relationship coach, award-winning international drummer/percussionist, and graduate of the Berklee College of Music. He has performed with Dizzy Gillespie and members of Paul McCartney, Kenny Chesney, Stevie Wonder, Chris Botti, REO Speedwagon, and Lionel Richie’s bands. Flossie’s material helped Cary out of a depressive state that laid the groundwork for his revolutionary Champion Your Inner Game to Success patent-pending, peak-performance system. Which quickly turns doubts, fears and insecurities inside out; greatly assisting thousands of individuals, business and sales teams, pro golfers, world class musicians, and actors. For more info visit CaryValentine.net.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Allison on May 27, 2012

Remember The Secret? Oprah made a big thing about it a few years ago, and it become an international bestseller. This book came out in the 1920’s, but makes the same claims. Both are about how your thoughts and words will manifest themselves in your life. If you constantly worry about being hit by a......more

Goodreads review by Vaishali on August 13, 2018

A fantastic summary of some essential principles. Excerpts : ----------- “The imaging faculty plays a leading part in the game of life. 
… What man images, sooner or later, externalizes in his affairs.” “Fear must be erased from the consciousness… We must substitute fear with faith, for fear is only in......more

Goodreads review by Bren fall in love with the sea. on June 25, 2020

Whatever man feels deeply or images clearly, is impressed upon the subconscious mind, and carried out in minutest detail. The Game of Life and How to Play It by Florence Scovel Shinn I have very, very mixed feelings about this book. For so many, it seems to fall into love or hate category. For me, it i......more

Goodreads review by The Book on November 25, 2013

I don't know what I was expecting, but not this. I don't even believe in God really, and I wouldn't ask Jesus for stuff. But when I read this book, all I could think was YES. YES. THIS IS HOW IT IS. Amazing stuff, I will be reading this over and over. This little book has some really profound answer......more

Goodreads review by V&C on April 14, 2021

Obra en la que la autora explica casos concretos de personas que han utilizado decretos de programación mental en su día a día y con los que han mejorado su vida a través de superar el miedo, el sufrimiento y la angustia de sus vivencias.......more


Quotes

“By studying and practicing [“Flossie’s”] principles…one may find prosperity, solve problems, have better health, achieve personal relations—in a word, win the game of life.” Norman Vincent Peale, bestselling author of The Power of Positive Thinking

“[Florence Scovel Shinn’s words have] helped me crystallize my own thinking and moved me forward on the path to where I am today.” Louise Hay, bestselling author of You Can Heal Your Life