The Way of Peace is a Groundbreaking Insight book written by James Allen. He was more commonly referred to for his As a Man Thinketh, which is the less popular The Way of Peace (1907) which reflects all more precisely his New Thought Movement affiliations, referring to as it does Christianity, Buddhism, and Hinduism.The book is a composition on the significance of meditation as a 'pathway to divinity. Allen explains, whatever we meditate upon, we become. If you meditate upon ' that which is self-centered and debasing, you will ultimately become self-centered and debased. While if you meditate upon that which is pure and unselfish you will clearly become pure and unselfish.It is presently in the public domain in the US and other countries.The book comprises seven parts: The Power Of Meditation; The Two Masters, Self And Truth; The Acquirement of Spiritual Power; The Realisation of Selfless Love; Entering into the Infinite; Saints, Sages, And Saviors, The Law Of Service; and The Realisation of Perfect Peace. The first chapter contains a poem, Star of Wisdom, which catches the essence of the book.
James Allen is a British writer known for his self-help books and poetry. He was born on 28 November 1864. His father, William, worked in a factory as a knitter. In 1879 his father moved to America in search of work to support his family. After two days after arrival, he was announced dead by New York City Hospital, in case of a robbery and murder. At that time Allen was fifteen, and he faced an economic crisis. He was forced to leave school and find work to support his family. Allen got a job as a private secretary and stationer in several British manufacturing firms in the 1890s. He moved to London and then to South Wales to pursue journalism and reporting in 1893. In 1895 he married Lily Louisa Oram in South Wales. In 1898, he found a job where he could showcase his interest as a writer.Allen published his first book From Poverty to Power in 1901. In 1902, he started producing many books under the title, The Epoch. On 24 January 1912, he took his last breath. After his demise, his wife continued publishing the magazine under The Epoch.
