This book's first copyright date is 1910, and the content of it is just as true today as it was back then. His insight into human nature and what makes people tick is amazing. He tells you to overcome your fears and doubts because they are so life draining. I enjoyed this book because of the way it made me look at myself and not others for the way my life is. It made me realize that if you think negative thoughts, your life will reflect what you think about. This book is a must have for every household. It should be read and explained to children and re-read when they are older. It will change their life as it has changed mine.

Marden's Miracle of Right Thought is an incredible, deep thought provoking masterpiece. At 28 bucks for a paperback, it has to great. It was well worth the price. Each time I read this book my cost per use has been reduced. This book is for you if you want to learn how to think right on all decisions we make daily. The topics are wide ranging from expecting the best, taming the blues, the divinity within you and raising your children. This is not a religious book, although he does mention that there is a creator. One chapter that every parent would want to read is the raising your children chapter. This chapter gave me new goals to strive for in the relationships I am building with my children. The book is worth the price just for that chapter. Spend the $28, this will be one of your favorites and most often read books. It is difficult to put into words how great this book is. Men of this level of insight and wisdom don't come along often so take advantage of it by checking out The Miracle of Right Thought.

Orison Swett Marden was the original editor-in-chief of the now defunct "Success" magazine. In fact, he probably rolled over in his grave when the magazine went out of publication. It was a time of mourning for me. In fact, I was just in the process of renewing my subscription when I found out..."Success" was no longer successful (how ironic).
This set of books is excellent. Most of the writing is examples of successful people from the past and present (1911). This type of motivational writing tends to get repetitive, however, there is a lot of advise tucked carefully between the many examples given. It was a very different world when the author wrote this book, but as I read it I noticed, the more things change, the more they stay the same. One difference I like is the chivalry and honesty exhibited from the time period. Even the highest standards of decency today are a far cry from that time. It was a lot of fun reading some of the examples from that era and knowing they were current events. These books are well worth the read, if you can find them.

This book is the greatest book that I have ever read next to the Bible. It is in my opinion the premiere self help of all times. After reading this book your life will never be the same. Marden is able to capture the essence of life, self development and true success. If you have read other self help books you will see how many modern day writers, used much of his material to develop their thoughts and philosophy.

Although this book was written in the early 20th century, its message is truly timeless.

This book is simply one of the best motivational novels I have read. It is heart wrenching yet to the point. It gives you alot of information in its relative brevity. Keeps you interested and gets you right into the main characters.

For those who are looking for a higher power to guide their lives this book may be of help. It stresses the importance of the human will in all endeavors. Reading this book once will inspire you breifly, but if you can summon the will power to sacrifice an hour each day to devote to reading this book, you will begin to inspire others and amaze yourself at the strength you can summon in your hour of need. You will accomplish things of which you only dreamed. Your efforts will become heroic.

I read this book in Gujarati(Indian language) and it is now out of print. My father made me read this book and I liked this book very much. A great book to creat positivity. It makes life worth living, amongnst the most optimistics state of life reading it. My father praises this book several times in a day and worship the book as scripture. Am highly influenced by the book. I like to write number of things about the book. Book should be read by all youngsters.

I liked it so much I ordered it after getting it out of the library. I think that it should sit on everybody's book shelf. If they had 1/2 stars, I would have actually given it 4.5- because it can get a little dry sometimes. You won't go wrong reading a chapter of this book every morning.

First read Marden's "Every Man a King", then read this book. They are definately worth the price. The ideas are FUNDAMENTAL, old, time tested, relevant, and deep. Not an instant fix, but the start of real, deep change and personal power. Provides a COGNATIVE understanding of personal success and personal happiness. (not a workbook, but an explanation of personal success and power).