Synopses & Reviews
Discover What Everyone’s Been Talking About and
Uncover The Secret of “The Secret”
- What IS “The Secret?”
- Does it really work?
- Where did it come?
- The truths and surprises behind “The Secret”
- How do history, science, and religion play a part in “The Secret?”
- Who are the people behind the success of “The Secret?”
- Why is “The Secret” such a phenomenon in America?
- Is “The Secret” really such a big secret?
Take a fresh look at “The Secret,” and discover the real scoop about the groundbreaking book that has taken over America
Review
"Kelly's straightforward writing style, inherent grasp of the content's subtleties and natural skepticism give readers a big-picture view of The Secret and its success. Readers who want to examine the real facts behind the phenomenon will not be disappointed." --Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
The bestselling blockbuster The Secrethas taken the book world by storm, with almost two million copies in print. The Secret of "The Secret" explores the explosive success of The Secret as well as the people and ideas behind the phenomenon.
Synopsis
The bestselling blockbuster
The Secret by Rhonda Byrnes has taken America by storm.
The Secret of "The Secret" explores the explosive success of
The Secret as well as the intriguing people and ideas behind it.
The Secret has already become a runaway sensation. All across America, people are clamoring to embrace it. Karen Kelly delves into this extraordinary phenomenon -- What IS the secret? Where did it come from and does it really work?
The Secret of "The Secret" also investigates why this little book, particularly in America, has struck such a chord--does hope always spring eternal in the U.S.? What is it about our culture that has historically drawn us to seek answers and change our destiny using the power of the mind and the universe? Scholars and popular culture experts provide perspective on what makes the idea so appealing.
Several participants from The Secret share their behind-the-scenes stories and insights. Renowned psychologists, scientists, and theologians, weigh in on the power and limits of positive thinking and The Law of Attraction (the basis behind The Secret). Uncover the scientific and religious roots that form the building blocks of The Secret, as experts evaluate the author's claims about the various connections between these principles and "the secret."
Finally, the answers to the burning questions behind one of the biggest success stories of our time have arrived. Discover The Secret of "The Secret."
Synopsis
Uncover the magic behind the magic that made the astonishing bestseller The Secret into a national phenomenon
Synopsis
The Secret has taken the book world by storm, giving people the power to live happier, more prosperous lives through the law of attraction. In the same vein as
Breaking the Da Vinci Code,
The Secret of "The Secret" takes an independent look at the people and the ideas behind the bestseller and examines what made
The Secret so successful.
Some of the revelations include:
· The Birth of the Secret: the story behind the creation of the book and the film
· Culture of Hope: what draws our culture to seek answers and change our destiny using the power of the mind and the universe
· The Ideas Behind the Secret: how do history, science, and religion play major roles as underpinnings of The Secret?
· The People Behind the Secret: From Beethoven and Shakespeare to Thomas Edison and Andrew Carnegie, their quotes pepper The Secret--who are these people and did they really use The Secret?Finally, the answers to the burning questions behind one of the biggest success stories of our time have arrived.
About the Author
Karen Kelly is a prolific author and journalist. She has collaborated on a number of non-fiction books, including Get Serious About Getting Married and Starring You! The Insiders Guide to Using Television and Media to Launch Your Brand, Your Business and Your Life. She has written articles for The New York Times, Natural Health Magazine, Yoga Journal, and The Wall Street Journal. Kelly also worked as a senior editor at Warner Books and was Editorial Director of Daybreak Books, Rodale's personal growth imprint, acquiring titles by Montel Williams, Darcy OBrien, and Victoria Moran.