9 Best Law of Attraction Books
The best law of attraction books, ranked by how many expert sources recommend each one, with notes for choosing spiritual ideas, reflective exercises, and older texts.
Our take
Law of attraction books present spiritual and motivational ideas about thought, expectation, emotion, and desired outcomes. Their authors differ in the role they give to imagination, disciplined effort, gratitude, or present-moment awareness. Some organize their teaching into exercises; others offer a short statement of belief or a series of reflective lessons. Reading them as distinct philosophies makes those differences clearer than treating every title as the same set of instructions.
The Secret provides a concise entry into the modern movement, while Ask and It Is Given gives more room to emotional states and exercises. The Master Key System follows an older lesson-based format, and Think and Grow Rich connects thought with goals and organized effort. Joseph Murphy emphasizes belief in The Power of Your Subconscious Mind. Neville Goddard's Feeling Is the Secret and The Power of Awareness explore imagination and identity. For a more contemplative direction, The Power of Now shifts attention toward present experience. Start with the style and assumptions you want to examine, then compare how another author approaches the same questions.
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How to choose from this list
Skip to the full rankingIf you want a concise modern introduction: The Secret
If you want exercises alongside spiritual teachings: Ask and It Is Given
If you want historical prosperity philosophies: The Science of Getting Rich → Think and Grow Rich
If you prefer a lesson-based study: The Master Key System
If you want Goddard's approach to imagination: Feeling Is the Secret → The Power of Awareness
If you want a focus on present experience: The Power of Now
The 9 books, ranked
Ranked by how many expert sources name each book. Ties go to the book more people recommend.
For readers who want a brief, accessible entry into modern manifestation ideas. Its simple framework and collection of voices make the main themes easy to recognize, though the slogan-like presentation gives limited space to detailed argument or complex circumstances.
What it's about
The worldwide bestseller that introduced the Law of Attraction to a modern audience. It outlines a three-step process—ask, believe, receive—to help readers visualize their goals and manifest the life they desire.
Think and Grow Rich
For readers interested in an older philosophy of achievement that combines goals, persistence, and organized effort. Its business stories give the ideas a concrete setting, though the wealth-focused outlook and historical examples offer a limited account of success.
What it's about
Napoleon Hill presents a philosophy of achievement centered on definite goals, persistent effort, and directed thought. Using stories of successful business figures, he explores desire, planning, cooperation, and overcoming fear as elements of his approach to wealth.
Also recommended by
7 people
Neville Medhora recommended this bookNeville Medhora
"I’d bet money this book has restored countless relationships, made millions of millionaires and saved many lives." - Neville Medhora
Neville Medhora's recommendation of this book
Shay Carl recommended this bookShay Carl
"Amazing." - Shay Carl
Shay Carl's recommendation of this book
Daymond John recommended this bookDaymond John
"The main takeaway from [this book] was goal-setting. It was the fact that if you don't set a specific goal, then how can you expect to hit it?" - Daymond John
Daymond John's recommendation of this book
Anthony Pompliano recommended this bookAnthony Pompliano
"[One of] the three most impactful books for me." - Anthony Pompliano
Anthony Pompliano's recommendation of this book
Tom Bilyeu recommended this bookTom Bilyeu
Tom Bilyeu recommended this book on his website.
Tom Bilyeu's recommendation of this book
Jen Sincero recommended this bookJen Sincero
"Do what he says (and really do all of it) and you will be large and in charge." - Jen Sincero
Jen Sincero's recommendation of this book +1
More recommendations
- Patrick Bet-David
Patrick Bet-David recommended this book on his website.
- Patrick Bet-David
For readers who want exercises alongside an introduction to the Hickses' teachings. Its attention to emotional states gives the material a practical structure, though the explanations depend on accepting the spiritual premises attributed to Abraham.
What it's about
Esther and Jerry Hicks present teachings attributed to Abraham about emotions, desire, and manifestation. The book offers exercises intended to align thoughts and feelings with aspirations in relationships, work, health, and everyday life.
Also recommended by
3 people
Big Sean recommended this bookBig Sean
"The first time I read it, I felt like it put me in a mindset of manisfesting like... Meeting my favorite artist, rapping for him, getting a record deal, and being signed to him." - Big Sean
Big Sean's recommendation of this book
Noah Centineo recommended this bookNoah Centineo
"Great book." - Noah Centineo
Noah Centineo's recommendation of this book
Jen Sincero recommended this bookJen Sincero
"It talks all about the Law of Attraction in depth and how to manifest what you want into your life." - Jen Sincero
Jen Sincero's recommendation of this book
The Science of Getting Rich
For readers interested in the historical New Thought ideas behind later prosperity books. Its short, direct argument makes that tradition easy to encounter, though the title's language of science frames a spiritual wealth philosophy rather than a modern financial guide.
What it's about
Wallace Wattles presents a New Thought approach to wealth, arguing that a particular combination of thinking and action can create prosperity. The book emphasizes gratitude, purpose, creative activity, and acting effectively within one’s present circumstances.
Also recommended by
1 person
Jen Sincero recommended this bookJen Sincero
"This is now easily the book I recommend to people the most, and the one I read over and over." - Jen Sincero
Jen Sincero's recommendation of this book
The Power of Awareness
For readers who want a fuller account of Goddard's ideas about identity and assumption. Its extended reflections give more context than Feeling Is the Secret, though the abstract language and spiritual interpretation require patience and openness to his premises.
What it's about
Neville Goddard develops his philosophy of awareness, imagination, and the assumptions people hold about themselves. The book explores his belief that adopting an inner sense of a desired identity can influence experience, using spiritual interpretation and illustrative accounts.
The Master Key System
For readers who prefer a sequence of lessons on concentration and mental discipline. The structured format supports repeated study, though the formal language and metaphysical assumptions make it less immediately approachable than the shorter modern introductions.
What it's about
Charles F. Haanel presents a system of personal development centered on mental power and the Law of Attraction. Originally organized as lessons, the book explains his belief that disciplined thought can shape achievement, prosperity and the direction of one's life.
Also recommended by
1 person
Terry Crews recommended this bookTerry Crews
"I have read hundreds of personal development books, but this is the one that clearly showed me how to visualize, contemplate, and focus on what it was I truly wanted." - Terry Crews
Terry Crews's recommendation of this book
Feeling Is the Secret
For readers who want a brief introduction to Goddard's emphasis on imagination and inner feeling. The compact treatment keeps one idea in focus, though its compressed, spiritually framed claims leave less explanation and practical detail than his longer books.
What it's about
Neville Goddard presents his view that imagination and feeling shape lived experience. He discusses conscious and subconscious activity, sleep, and prayer as parts of an inner practice intended to make a desired condition feel already present.
The Power of Your Subconscious Mind
For readers drawn to affirmations, mental imagery, and a faith-based account of belief. Murphy's stories make his perspective accessible, though the spiritual explanations and broad promises should be read as his philosophy rather than a psychology textbook.
What it's about
Joseph Murphy explores his belief that subconscious thought shapes everyday experience. He combines illustrative stories with exercises in suggestion, visualization, and changing habitual thinking, applying his ideas to confidence, relationships, work, and personal difficulties.
For readers more interested in awareness and present experience than pursuing particular outcomes. The question-and-answer format offers a contemplative counterpoint to the other books, though it provides little instruction in the manifestation techniques central to this topic.
What it's about
Eckhart Tolle presents his spiritual philosophy through questions and answers about thought, identity, and awareness. He emphasizes attention to the present moment and explores how identification with the mind shapes suffering, relationships, and the search for inner peace.
Also recommended by
7 people
Carlos Santana recommended this bookCarlos Santana
Carlos Santana recommended this book on his website.
Carlos Santana's recommendation of this book
Kristen Ulmer recommended this bookKristen Ulmer
"It was so powerful because it outlines non-dual states—a.k.a something bigger than my own personal, limited view of the world." - Kristen Ulmer
Kristen Ulmer's recommendation of this book
Naval Ravikant recommended this bookNaval Ravikant
"[This book] is the OG." - Naval Ravikant
Naval Ravikant's recommendation of this book
Jen Sincero recommended this bookJen Sincero
"It challenges you to see the world in a different way and does a great job of at helping you grasp some pretty deep theories about reality and time and perspective." - Jen Sincero
Jen Sincero's recommendation of this book
Justin Kan recommended this bookJustin Kan
"Changed my life!" - Justin Kan
Justin Kan's recommendation of this book
Matt Ogus recommended this bookMatt Ogus
"Absolutely life changing." - Matt Ogus
Matt Ogus's recommendation of this book +1
More recommendations
- Pete Holmes
"I love it on CD, hearing him read it helps." - Pete Holmes
- Pete Holmes
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5 Best Law of Attraction Books for Beginners {For Skeptics and Believers!} - The Chic Life
thechiclife.com
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10 Best Law of Attraction Books You Should Read | The Millennial Grind
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- 3
The 21 Best Law of Attraction Books to Transform Your Life in 2025
throughthephases.com
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Jack Canfield's Best Law of Attraction Books - Jack Canfield
jackcanfield.com
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Law Of Attraction Books
goodreads.com
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Books on the Law of Attraction: The Best to Read - Live The Life Of Your Dreams
livethelifeofyourdreams.org
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5 Law of Attraction Books (and a Planner!) That Will Help You Master the Practice | Horoscope.com
horoscope.com
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What’s ONE podcast, video, or book that genuinely helped you understand manifestation or the law of attraction better?
reddit.com
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Getting into the feeling of wish fulfilled
reddit.com
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