BOOK BRIEF

The Strangest Secret

Earl Nightingale
Guide cover placeholder

The Strangest Secret

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2006

Book Brief

Sparkles iconBeta
Earl Nightingale

The Strangest Secret

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

96

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

1950s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Roundup icon

Super Short Summary

The Strangest Secret by Earl Nightingale emphasizes the transformative power of one's thoughts, suggesting individuals become what they think about most. Nightingale encourages personal responsibility and goal-setting, highlighting the importance of mindset in achieving success and happiness. The work underscores the idea that one's prevailing thoughts largely determine one's life outcomes.

Inspirational

Informative

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

4.6

12,037 ratings

89%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Roundup icon

Review Roundup

The Strangest Secret by Earl Nightingale is praised for its timeless motivational message, emphasizing the power of thought in achieving success. Many find its straightforward advice inspirational and applicable. Critics, however, suggest its concepts are somewhat simplistic and lack depth. Overall, it remains influential as an introduction to personal development principles.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Strangest Secret?

Readers who enjoy self-improvement and motivational books like Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill or The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey will appreciate The Strangest Secret by Earl Nightingale for its focus on the power of mindset and personal success principles.

4.6

12,037 ratings

89%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

96

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

1950s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Buy This Book

We’re just getting started

Add this title to our list of requested Study Guides!