Think and Grow Rich! The Original Version, Restored and Revised

The blank screen has been staring at me while thoughts of inadequacy ran through my head. Will my review come close to matching the masterpiece that is Think and Grow Rich!? 

It’s been seventy years since Napoleon Hill’s original publication, yet the information in it is still fresh and relevant. The latest version is, thanks to editor Ross Cornwell, “The Original Version, Restored and Revised”. Cornwell did the world a service.

Far more complete than any printing since 1937, Cornwell has included more than ninety pages of appendices, a comprehensive index, and a wealth of original material in the endnotes. 

Think and Grow Rich! Is the ONLY “how-to” book or other resource on personal success that you MUST have . . . every book, tape, CD, DVD, or other product on personal success that has been produced since Think and Grow Rich! Was first published does little more than rediscover Dr. Hill’s ideas and principles. –Ross Cornwell 

If you’ve only read the 1960 version, do yourself a service and upgrade to “The Original”. In 1960, Dr. Hill removed sections that pertained to the Great Depression and might have given the book a dated feel. Given more recent economic turnings, the previously deleted material has a renewed relevance.

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Carolyn Manning is the author of Thoughts & Philosophies.

Comments

[Steve Sherlock]

Someone along the trail of conversations once mentioned that the only good books were written over 400 years ago. Granted they would be classics but with life having changed so much, how meaningful can they be today?

Your review here also highlights a related argument. This was book written 40 years ago, is still valid, but required some tweaking to bring it up to date.

Thanks for sharing Carolyn!

[Carolyn Manning]

Steve, this probably is one of the best books I've ever read. It's relevant to all parts of our lives, not simply to getting rich (although, who doesn't want that?).

As far as all of the good books having been written 400 years ago, I'd challange that. What about Hemingway, Faulkner, Fitzgerald, Vonnegut? What about Sherlock or Manning? :)

[dave]

Napoleon Hill was the first person to take seat at my huge oak table that resides in my stone and log cabin that overlooks my lake in Maine. The version of Napoleon that I regularly visit with is 38 years old. Sometimes he and another Fellow ride up to the cabin on Harleys. We'll often sit upon a concrete bench on the patio which also looks out at the lake and talk about connecting me with a passion. We also talk about the world of business and where it is going.

My edition of TAGR is dated 1951. It speaks to my heart and I'd find it hard to relate to someone else's voice about this book in particular. (still, sounds as if the end notes might lend useful info in the new edition).

As for relevance today? Substitute the Internet for what Napoleon had to say about radio: "...radio advertising is going to be handled by an entirely new group of advertising experts, separate and distinct from the old time newspaper and magazine advertising agency men."

Superb choice Carolyn!

[Carolyn Manning]

Dave, am I reading correctly that you were acquainted with Napoleon Hill? And with the Harleys, to boot! Wow!

I don't ordinarily share this (and lie about it with regularity) but my version of me is dated 1951.

My first copy of TGR is the 1960 version. A good one, but it pales in comparison to this new edition. Should you choose to add this one to your library, I think you'll find those endnotes most worthwhile.

[dave]

I am acquainted with Napoleon only in my imagination Carolyn. He was the first member of my imaginary counsel. Do you remember his imaginary counsel and his experience with Abe Lincoln? I apologize for the misunderstanding. I will end up picking up the version that you reviewed!

[Carolyn Manning]

Dave,

It's ok. The misunderstanding in my imagination served well; it led me through something wonderful in my head.

I believe you'll have a total appreciation for the new edition.

[Chuck Bartok]

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[Carolyn Manning]

Chuck, I just bookmarked you. Right now, I'm sharing a computer with my thirteen-year-old niece; it's working (kind of). When my laptop gets here (in a few days), I'll definitely be looking into your forum.

[Tim Draayer]

Carolyn - I completely agree. Its been a little over a year ago now, but at that time I was going through some pretty severe changes. I was changing everything about my life and was beginning to loss track of which end was up.

Then I read this book and it helped me to gain the clarity and understanding to get to the point I've arrived at today.

Thank goodness for books like Think and Grow Rich that teach about the abundance of possibilities within as well as the fact that riches aren't just about monetary status.

[Carolyn Manning]

Tim, I absolutely understand what you say about the severe changes; generally I refer to them as being life-changingly wierd (ok, to be honest, there are a few other words, too), but 'severe' works nicely. That's food for another thought, though.

You hit on one of the beauties I see in TGR. Its address of wealth in all of it's many elements. Money isn't rich; rich is rich. Many of us are probably already rich and now it's time to become wealthy. Will that work for you?

[Chirs]

Have any one of you read the secret?