The Complete Game of Life and How to Play It: The Classic Text with Commentary, Study Questions, Action Items, and Much More - Softcover

Shinn, Florence Scovel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1571747281 ISBN 13: 9781571747280

Publisher: Hampton Roads Publishing, 2015

Synopsis

This new and expanded edition of one of the most influential self-help books of the 20th century makes Shinn's principles relevant to 21st-century readers. Included now are study questions, meditations, and action items that will ensure that this will become the essential edition of this classic text.

Shinn begins with the following statement: "Most people consider life a battle. It's not a battle....It's a game. And like most games, it can't be played successfully without understanding the rules." In a clear and accessible manner, Shinn then sets forth and explores the six key rules for the game of life, providing to readers the user's manual for making informed decisions and fully embracing a life of success and happiness.

About this title

About the Author:

Florence Scovel Shinn (1871-1940) was an American artist and book illustrator before this book was published. After its publication in 1925 she became a popular lecturer and writer.

Chris Gentry is a successful businessperson, teacher, and author. He lives in New England and can be reached at chrisgentry@yahoo.com.

Laura Berman Fortgang is a speaker, executive coach, and author. Her books include Living Your Best Life and Now What: 90 Days to a New Life (both published by Tarcher/Penguin).

Review:

Praise for The Game of Life: "The secret of her 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." --Emmet Fox

"By studying and practicing the principles laid down in this book, one may find prosperity, solve problems, have better health, achieve personal relations-in a word, win the game of life." --Norman Vincent Peale

"The Game of Life and How to Play It, by Florence Scovel Shinn, helped me crystallize my own thinking and moved me forward on the path to where I am today." --Louise Hay

About this edition

• Publisher: Hampton Roads Publishing
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1571747281
• ISBN 13: 9781571747280
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144