7The Game Of Life And How To Play It, first published in 1925, is the best-known book by Florence Scovel Shinn and probably the one which describes the best her life philosophies, her prosperity principles and various 'Laws of Metaphysics'. In this book, Scovel Shinn emphasises 'the power of the spoken word'. Written in an entertaining style using real-life stories, 'The Game of Life and How to Play It' is one of the most influential New Thought books out there. This book is a practical guide on how to succeed in life, how to 'win' the 'game' of life.Florence Scovel Shinn (1871-1940) was an American artist and book illustrator. She became in her middle years a New Thought teacher and writer. The books of Scovel Shinn are well known and valued within the new thought circles.If one thing characterizes the writings of Shinn, it is their practicality. Maybe that's the reason why they are still loved and enjoyed by readers today.