Contents • • • • • • • Background [ ] The Secret was released as a film in March 2006, and later the same year as a book. The book is influenced by ' 1910 book, which Byrne received from her daughter during a time of personal trauma in 2004.
The Secret revealed the law of attraction. Now Rhonda Byrne reveals the greatest power in the universe – The Power to have anything you want. Rhonda Byrne.
NY Times bestselling authors of The Passion Test, Janet Bray Attwood and Chris Attwood, are not featured in the film or the book, but arranged 36 of the 52 interviews for the film, many of which are referenced in the book. Synopsis [ ] Byrne re-introduces a notion originally popularized by persons such as and that thinking about certain things will make them appear in one's life. Byrne provides examples of historical persons who have allegedly achieved this. Byrne cites a three-step process: ask, believe, and receive. 
This is based on a quotation from the 's: 'And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.' Byrne highlights the importance of gratitude and visualization in achieving one's desires, along with alleged examples.
Later chapters describe how to improve one's prosperity, relationships, and health, with more general thoughts about the universe. Reception [ ] Gross [ ] The book has been translated into 50 languages and has sold over 30 million copies.
Due partly to an appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show, the book and film had grossed $300 million in sales by 2009. Byrne has subsequently released Secret merchandise and several related books. Critical response [ ] US TV host is a proponent of the book.
On she said that the message of The Secret is the message she's been trying to share with the world on her show for the past 21 years. Author was later invited to her show along with people who vow by The Secret. Elizabeth Scott states the pros and cons of the book in her review.
The pros she points out are that it is empowering, that even if things seem bleak it reminds you that there is a lot that you can do to change your circumstances. It gives the reader research on optimism, visualization, and the power of perspective, while stating that The Secret encourages people to really visualize their goals clearly in order to attract what they want. The cons that Scott points out are that some people believe that it conflicts with their religious values, while others see it as a complementary approach. The book does spend considerable time on how to use the Law of Attraction to gain expensive material possessions, and without direct action; many people have asserted that having such a focus on external things and material wealth goes against the spiritual wisdom of the Law of Attraction.
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