About the author
Florence Scovel Shinn (September 24, 1871 – October 17, 1940) was an American artist and book illustrator who became a New Thought spiritual teacher and metaphysical writer in her middle years. In New Thought circles, Shinn is best known for her first book, The Game of Life and How to Play It (1925). She expressed her philosophy as: The invisible forces are ever working for man who is always "pulling the strings" himself, though he does not know it. Owing to the vibratory power of words, whatever man voices, he begins to attract.--The Game of Life, Florence Scovel Shinn == Early life and education == Florence Scovel was born in Camden, New Jersey, the daughter of Alden Cortlandt Scovel and Emily Hopkinson Scovel. Her great-great-grandfather, Francis Hopkinson, signed the United States Declaration of Independence and is the earliest-documented American composer of song. She was educated in Philadelphia, where she attended the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and met her future husband, the artist Everett Shinn (1876–1953).
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“While Shinn’s voice is warm and her methods accessible, this text will not suit skeptics seeking rigorous academic analysis or empirical evidence for metaphysical claims. Readers who prefer dense philosophical treatises over…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Wisdom of Florence Scovel Shinn
“This edition successfully revitalizes Florence Scovel Shinn’s seminal texts for a modern demographic, offering fresh, gender-inclusive language without sacrificing her distinctive voice. It is ideal for those interested in the…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Complete Writings of Florence Scovel Shinn for Women
“While this edition benefits from Louise Hay’s insightful introduction, the core text demands a specific spiritual mindset. Readers who rely strictly on empirical evidence or skeptical rationalism may find the concepts of…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Magic Path of Intuition
