Self-help · Mindfulness and spirituality
The Secret
Bestseller: about 20 million copies (estimate)Rhonda Byrne presents the law of attraction, the claim that positive thoughts bring positive results into your life. The book combines quotations and testimonials with advice on visualizing, asking and feeling grateful.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 2006
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 224
- Format
- Book 1 of 6 in The Secret
Read this if you want an upbeat, positive-thinking read about visualizing your goals.
Skip this if you want claims supported by evidence, as the central idea has no scientific backing.
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Quick answers about The Secret
- What is The Secret about?
- Rhonda Byrne presents the law of attraction, the claim that positive thoughts bring positive results into your life. The book combines quotations and testimonials with advice on visualizing, asking and feeling grateful.
- Who should read The Secret?
- Read it if you want an upbeat, positive-thinking read about visualizing your goals. Skip it if you want claims supported by evidence, as the central idea has no scientific backing.
- How long and how fast is The Secret?
- It is a fast-paced, short read of about 224 pages, first published in 2006.
- Does The Secret have content warnings?
- We have not noted any content warnings for this book yet.
- Can I borrow The Secret for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends The Secret; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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