About this product
“Watch what you think about — you are your thoughts”
—Gucci Mane on As a Man Thinketh
In a special revised and updated edition, here is one of the world’s bestselling and most widely-loved inspirational works about the transformative power of positive thinking.
Millions of readers have experienced the power of James Allen’s As a Man Thinketh. The book’s simple, forthright ideas have touched hearts and changed lives for more than a century—and today they continue to aid in personal growth and point the way toward a fuller, richer, more compassionate existence.
Now, this beloved inspirational masterpiece is revised and updated for the twenty-first century. Arcane terms or references have been gently adapted to the present frame of reference so that Allen’s message resonates as freshly today as it has for generations.
As a special bonus, this edition of As a Man Thinketh includes an updated edition of James Allen’s very first motivational classic, From Poverty to Power. Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon-style reader sentiment for As a Man Thinketh is mostly positive: reviewers call it a short, quick read with timeless self-help ideas, strong quotability, and an influential message about the power of thought. Some readers praise its concise philosophy and inspirational tone, while a few note that the writing can feel dated, repetitive, or too brief for modern tastes.
On Goodreads and StoryGraph, many readers describe it as an easy, reflective classic that still resonates today, and Reddit discussion includes at least one 3/5-style reaction rather than universal praise. Review blogs likewise tend to frame it as a compact, motivating book with enduring appeal, though its age and style are common criticisms.
YouTube: A real YouTube result was found for a review of this specific book, but only one qualifying youtube.com/watch?v= URL appeared in the search results.
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Specifications
| Publisher | Tarcher |
| Publication date | May 1, 2008 |
| Edition | Updated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 224 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1585426385 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1585426386 |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds |
| Dimensions | 4.97 x 0.61 x 7.06 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #30,603 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #26 in Alphabet Reference #36 in English as a Second Language Instruction #50 in Motivational Self-Help (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (43,991) |
