Law of Attraction: The Foundational Writings of the New Thought Masters

Long before modern bestsellers popularized the Law of Attraction, the foundational thinkers of the New Thought movement were already exploring the power of thought, belief, and intention to shape human experience.

This collection gathers the writings of fifteen influential authors whose works helped establish the philosophical tradition that later inspired modern writers such as Rhonda Byrne, Michael J. Losier, and Esther Hicks. Long before contemporary self-help literature embraced the concept, these writers were examining the principles behind the Law of Attraction and the creative power of the mind.

Together they form the intellectual foundation of the New Thought movement, presenting ideas about prosperity, health, personal development, and spiritual growth grounded in disciplined thinking and purposeful belief. Their writings explore how thought shapes character, how belief influences opportunity, and how individuals can cultivate a constructive mental attitude toward life.

Within this volume readers encounter fifteen distinct voices, each offering a unique perspective on the relationship between mind, character, and circumstance. Though written in different times and styles, these works share a common conviction that thought is a powerful force capable of shaping human destiny.

Included in this collection are writings by Genevieve Behrend, Elizabeth Towne, Prentice Mulford, William Walker Atkinson, Ernest Holmes, Wallace D. Wattles, James Allen, Ralph Waldo Trine, Orison Swett Marden, Thomas Troward, Joseph Murphy, Charles F. Haanel, Robert Collier, Theron Q. Dumont, and Napoleon Hill-authors whose works continue to influence readers interested in personal transformation and the philosophy of success.