The Secret

The Secret | Unveiling the Law of Attraction for Wealth and Happiness: Regarded as a life-changing read by millions of readers globally, The Secret by Rhonda Byrne embarks to motivate the reader about a universal paradigm of success that can be achieved, though it remains hidden for most people. This book explores the process of unveiling this “little secret,” which promises to transform how people look at things and lead them onto the road of unparalleled success and true happiness.

According to the author, the book makes compelling use of the ‘Law of Attraction’, showing how deliberately positive thinking can open a treasure trove of bountiful happiness, health, and wealth. The Secret posits the Law of Attraction as a primeval law that completes the law of the universe (as well as the laws of our individual lives) through the process that “like attracts like.” The author is of the view that as people think-and-feel, so do they send a corresponding frequency to the universe, which in turn attracts events and circumstances of the exact same frequency. Hence, if one is always able to think positive and think right, naturally, one will obtain the best possible results always. In propounding these provocative views, the book highlights visualization and gratitude as the two major powerful processes that help people manifest their dreams and desires. Although hailed by many as the key to a good life and better living, The Secret has also attracted serious criticism, with many claiming it to be a “highly controversial” book due to its lack of scientific basis for how such “attraction” affects biological and physical processes. Despite the controversy, its global impact is undeniable: the book has sold over 19 million copies and is translated into 46 languages, making it a path-breaking work in inspirational writing.