In brief
Shinn worked as an illustrator in New York before she became a metaphysical teacher. Her first book is brisk, cheerful, and full of short stories from her practice, each followed by the affirmation that changed the situation.
She draws constantly on the Bible to teach that words and expectations return to the speaker. The book is easy to read in one sitting and easy to return to, which is why it is still one of the most quoted New Thought books.
Key ideas
- Life is a game with rules that can be learned.
- Spoken words carry creative power.
- Nonresistance dissolves problems that force cannot.
- Each person has a divine design to discover through intuition.
In the author’s words
“Most people consider life a battle, but it is not a battle, it is a game.”Florence Scovel Shinn, The Game of Life and How to Play It
Who it’s for
Read it if you want practical affirmations and a light, encouraging tone. It ends our “law and abundance” path.