Personal Development Classics: 5 Bestselling Success Books

Napoleon Hill was born in 1883 in a one-room cabin on the Pound River in Wise County, Virginia. He is the author of the motivational classics The Laws of Success and Think and Grow Rich. Hill passed away in November 1970 after a long and successful career writing, teaching, and lecturing about the principles of success. His lifework continues under the direction of the Napoleon Hill Foundation.

George Lincoln Walton (1854–1941) is the author of Calm Yourself and Why Worry?

Henry Thomas Hamblin (1873–1958) was born into a poor family in London. Determined to overcome his humble origins, he eventually became a successful businessman, but it didn’t satisfy him. Struggling with depression, visions, and night terrors throughout his life, he later became a mystic and New Thought author.

James Allen (1864–1912) was a philosophical writer born in Leicester, England. He wrote numerous spiritual and inspirational books, including From Passion to Peace and The Eight Pillars of Prosperity. He is considered a pioneer of the self-help movement. His best-known work, As a Man Thinketh, has been in print since its publication in 1902.

Frank Channing Haddock (1853–1915) was the son of Methodist preacher George C. Haddock. He was a renowned New Thought and self-help author who wrote on ethics, philosophy, spirituality, and empowerment. His best-known work is the Power-Book Library series.

Anthony Rogers is a successful businessman and philanthropist, building a foundation for socially responsible business models. He is the voice of several leading self-help audio library recordings. He lives in England and travels widely across the United States and Europe.