The Game of Life and How to Play It

The Game of Life and How to Play It by Florence Scovel Shinn (1925)

"The game of life is a game of boomerangs. Our thoughts, deeds, and words return to us sooner or later with astounding accuracy." A metaphysical guide to using affirmations, intuition, and spiritual law to transform your life.

Historical Significance:
Florence Scovel Shinn, a New York artist and metaphysical teacher, self-published The Game of Life in 1925. It was largely unknown outside New Thought circles for decades, but experienced a massive revival in the 2010s through social media — particularly TikTok, where #florencescovelshinn has hundreds of millions of views. Shinn's practical, story-driven approach to manifestation — she illustrates principles with real-life examples from her counseling practice — makes the book more accessible than most metaphysical texts. She anticipated the modern manifestation movement by nearly a century. The book has sold millions of copies and is now considered a foundational text of the spiritual self-help genre.

This public domain classic was originally published in 1925. Free to read and share.