James Allen

<p><b>James Allen</b> (28 November 1864 – 24 January 1912) was a British philosophical writer known for his inspirational books and poetry and as a pioneer of the self-help movement. His best known work, <i><a title="As a Man Thinketh" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/As_a_Man_Thinketh">As a Man Thinketh</a></i>, has been mass-produced since its publication in 1902. It has been a source of inspiration to motivational and self-help authors.</p>