As a Man Thinketh

James Allen s literary essay and book As a Man Thinketh was originally published in 1903. The novel is written in terms of responsibility assumption, which is a doctrine that any person has complete responsibility for the events that happen to them. Every situation you are in is because of your choice, no other outside factors. Allen s novel takes this thought and acts as a guide for an individual to lead a more full and happy life, by using the power of thought to change one s life through a better attitude. Allen is quoted saying The price of the book is only one shilling, and it can be carried in the pocket and that it is A book that will help you help yourself ."