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The Game of Life and How to Play It Paperback – 5 Dec. 2014

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 7,141 ratings

Even though "The Game of Life" is written in 1925 dialect, Florence's energetic wisdom speaks to the reader providing guidance and insight into creating a new reality today. Her teachings are simple and timeless - and have stood the test of time. PLUS... Kate includes access for a free gift to support you to win your game of Life! Through the past 100 years millions of people have implemented Florence's wisdom to create miraculous lives that they love! Will you be one of those people?

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wating in the Other Room Productions (5 Dec. 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 124 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0982606125
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0982606124
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.97 x 0.71 x 21.59 cm
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Customers find the book empowering and interesting. They describe it as an inspiring explanation of Science of Mind that makes them think about the meaning of life. The book is simple, easy to read, and straightforward. Many readers consider it an invaluable and wise contribution to self-development. However, opinions differ on the era - some find it timeless while others feel it's too old-fashioned. There are mixed views on the Bible references, with some finding them not overpowering while others say they focus on Christianity.

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Customers find the book readable and interesting. They say it's an empowering read with strong concepts that will help transform their lives. Readers mention it's worth reading over and over again, and consider it the best self-help book they have bought to date.

"...I find it helpful to take written notes of important points that I feel I need to work on in my own life, and the format makes it easy to do so, as..." Read more

"I loved this book, I learned so much from it. I had never heard of this woman before but she's awesome, well before her time." Read more

"...Well written and engaging, if a touch ‘old fashioned’, I would recommend this book as essential reading for those interested in the Law of Attraction." Read more

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Customers find the book inspiring and thought-provoking. They say it provides philosophical reminders and personal insights that help them understand life better. The book simplifies key concepts about manifestation, positivity, and self-love, with practical examples of how affirmations can be used. Readers also mention it's a light read that helps them understand the Bible better.

"...But these certainly work as psychological and symbolic models of the principles in process, and illustrate the consequences of either following the..." Read more

"...I also found that she manages to link the Bible and the teachings of Christ with the Law which, as someone interested in the juxtaposition of The..." Read more

"The book is basically about changing your perspective on life. if you can do that brilliant...." Read more

"...It is full of philosophical reminders that speak to the part of us that knows we have the power to write our own lives here on earth...." Read more

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Customers find the book simple and easy to read. They say it's written in a friendly way with many examples. The book is straightforward, inspiring, and a light read that simplifies key concepts about thinking and approaching difficult tasks to make life easier.

"...The answers are simple, really, but easy to overlook as we 'fall from grace' and forget who is really in control of everything - ourselves and our..." Read more

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Customers have different views on the book's biblical references. Some find them helpful for connecting real-life situations to Bible verses and Christ's teachings. Others describe it as a religious read that is too focused on Christianity.

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Don't waste your money
This is a very flimsy A4 printed thick pamphlet of a 'book' , very hard to read as every sentence is underlined. I have never been more disappointed with a purchase. If it wasn't underlined it might have been easier but I gave up after 4 pages in.
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 July 2014
    This is one of the most important books I've ever read concerning how to prosper in life in every way. The principles of right thinking and feeling right about something can't be overemphasised enough, and Florence Scovel-Shinn gives plenty of anecdotes from her experiences with clients to illustrate her points.

    This lady is bursting with wisdom, some of which is not reiterated or emphasised enough by other authors on topics such as the Law Of Attraction. One of the things she emphasises is following one's intuition in order to follow divine clues which lead to your desired result, no matter how strange they seem to the rational mind, and the importance of being generous and giving freely or your time and money, as well as being open to receive. In other words, never let fear dictate your thoughts or actions as it will always lead to the wrong outcome, and to aim to embody your spirituality in your everyday life with right thinking or 'dharma' to keep yourself on the right track, thereby avoiding 'sin' or 'wrong thinking'.

    It's written in a religous style using the Judao-Chirstian God as a philosophical basis, with references to Biblical parables. But these certainly work as psychological and symbolic models of the principles in process, and illustrate the consequences of either following the correct path of love and right thinking or the wrong path of fear and wrong thinking, leading to 'evil' or negative outcomes. But if this doesn't sit well with you it's easy to mentally substitute these words for more contemporary secular versions of God or the Divine such as 'The Universe'. I found the style inoffensive and easy to understand, and didn't hinder the delivery of the message at all.

    There are many books of this nature still in print or on kindle, and they all say similar things about how to get what you want out of life, but this is the first of these older books I've come across (1925) that takes heed of the little details that can trip us up if we're not careful and why and how mistakes can be made that can prevent us from manifesting what we want. The answers are simple, really, but easy to overlook as we 'fall from grace' and forget who is really in control of everything - ourselves and our connection to God or the universe, not the world we see with all of it's dramas, gossip and pettiness we can lose ourselves in.

    I find it helpful to take written notes of important points that I feel I need to work on in my own life, and the format makes it easy to do so, as it's well written and concise rather than repetitive as so many of these books on the subject of manifesting are.

    I recommend that people read this book, and try to incorporate some of the principles in their lives. The world would be a better place if wisdom such as this was common sense!
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 January 2025
    I loved this book, I learned so much from it. I had never heard of this woman before but she's awesome, well before her time.
  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 January 2021
    I would say that this is one of the original works on the Law of Attraction, and I can definitely see the influence it has had no the writing of ‘The Secret’ by Ronda Byrne. Florence Shinn tends to refer to the Universe as God, or your inner Jesus Christ, or even the Divine Power, however, I feel that this is due to the style of writing and belief systems of the time. I also found that she manages to link the Bible and the teachings of Christ with the Law which, as someone interested in the juxtaposition of The Law and Christianity, I found comforting. The book is packed with examples of the working of the Lord (Law), and I found it to be hugely inspiring. Well written and engaging, if a touch ‘old fashioned’, I would recommend this book as essential reading for those interested in the Law of Attraction.
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 July 2022
    The book is basically about changing your perspective on life. if you can do that brilliant.We all have things we find hard and tough to deal with in life. The book encourage you to explore different ways pf thinking and approaching difficult task to make life easier. Thinking negatively and you'll attract negative situations. think positivity and you'll attract positive things.

    Bit on the religious side at times but either way the book promotes the same message either way.
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 December 2024
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 January 2021
    The Game of Life and How to Play It by Florence Scovel Shinn was originally published in 1975, yet remains timeless. It is full of philosophical reminders that speak to the part of us that knows we have the power to write our own lives here on earth. And has been added to my “must read often” and “life-changing” bookshelf.

    With such simplicity, Florence uses examples, and an energetic wisdom, to guide readers towards transforming our realities. From hardship, victim or pessimistic attitudes to abundant, triumphant and optimistic attitudes.

    I’ve seen the negative affects of living with a doubtful mind, and the great blessings that come with shifting to a more intuitively confident, and affirmative, state of being. Florence confirms that your strongest beliefs will be fulfilled. Life force responds to your intention, actions and beliefs, not words alone. We have to do more than just speak it. We must believe in ourselves and prepare for the things we want out of life.

    Alongside explanations of how important mindset is, Florence gives helpful examples of how to switch your verbiage (and now I have sticky notes around my room with my own personalised affirmations inspired by her style of expression). I don’t chant them repeatedly though, because she reminded me that if you truly believe in a thing, then you only ever need to affirm it once.
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 July 2012
    Far too many biblical quotes for my liking, but considering this book was first published in 1925, it's hardly suprising. I would normally be wanting a refund for this sort of book because there are some ridiculously false claims, such as bad thoughts can cause rheumatism! really? I think not. However, there is a certain charm about this book which made it interesting, hence the 3 stars. It's okay, but yet another in a long line of books about the law of attraction.Which gets me onto the point, why do they call it the LAW of attraction? like it's a scientific certainty, it's just a theory, surely.
    14 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 July 2024
    I enjoyed readying this book also told family and friends about it ,have read it twice and I would read it again , amazing information clear to understand very knowledgeable. loved it 😊
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  • Jonathan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
    Reviewed in Brazil on 10 December 2024
    I loved this book.

    It's amazing.

    It has a lot of knowledge for all types of people.

    Worth reading.

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  • KQuenn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love the book
    Reviewed in Canada on 30 August 2024
    All of these New Thought teachers from the early 1900's are brilliant. I highly recommend their books. Now, about the quality of the book itself, the font is really small, and the paper is very thin. The paper is so thin that anything you write on the page can be seen on the other side. But, it's a nice small book you can keep with you.
  • Janvi Soni
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must buy
    Reviewed in India on 9 December 2024
    Great book!
  • SNicks
    5.0 out of 5 stars Großartig
    Reviewed in Germany on 28 December 2023
    Unglaublich und wunderschön. Das Buch wurde vor fast 100 Jahren geschrieben und beinhaltet schon alles was man in aktueller Literatur oder Anleitung zu Manifestation, Mindset etc finden kann. Lese es immer wieder und habe mir bereits einiges raus geschrieben.
  • Cliente Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars A precious gift for You and your Life
    Reviewed in Italy on 23 August 2022
    Enjoy the eternal freshness of Florence Scovel Shinn.
    I love this book, and It Is a precious ally in Life !!!