R.H Patel English Medium B.

Ed
College

Princi Bhaveshbhai Kanabar

A-38
P-12 Book Review
The Secret
Rhonda Byrne

P-12 Book Review by

Princi Bhaveshbhai Kanabar
A-38
R.H. Patel English Medium B.Ed College
Introduction

Author - Rhonda Byrne

Genre - Self help book

Published on - November 2006

Language of the work - English

About the Author

Rhonda Byrne was born in 1951 in Melbourne,

Australia. She is known for being a writer and a
producer.

She worked as an executive producer for television,

with credits including Oz Encounters: UFO's in
Australia (1997), Sensing Murder: Easy Street
(2003), Loves Me, Loves Me Not (2003), and The
World's Greatest Commercials (1995–2004).
Rhonda Byrne is the creator and Executive Producer of the film The Secret, Producer of the motion picture
adaptation, The Secret: Dare to Dream, Author of the books The Secret, The Power, The Magic, Hero,
How The Secret Changed My Life, The Greatest Secret, The Secret To Love, Health and Money: A
Masterclass, and creator of The Secret Manifestation Cards deck.

In 2007 Byrne was featured in Time Magazine's list of 100 people who shape the world. She gained
mainstream popularity and commercial success after appearing on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Her philosophy
is that believing will allow you to achieve your wishes and dreams.
The Secret - book has sold 30 million copies worldwide and has been translated into 50 languages. Due partly to
an appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show, the book and film had grossed $300 million in sales by 2009. Byrne
has subsequently released Secret merchandise and several related books.

Byrne gained worldwide following with her work and also became the top most appreciated author in genre of
self help books. She served her work with the motive to help people understand the potentialities of their
imagination through the concept of - Law of Attraction.
Genre of the work

“The Secret” belongs to the genre of “Self help book”. This genre focuses on providing guidance and advice to
readers on how to improve various aspects of their lives, whether it be relationships, career, personal growth, or
overall well-being.

"The Secret" is also within the personal development genre, which is meant to assist people in realizing their own
potential, overcoming obstacles, and building the lives they want. In order to achieve their objectives, the book
advises readers to practice gratitude, visualization, positive thinking, and other techniques.

"The Secret" is motivational literature. The book aims to inspire and motivate readers to take control of their
lives, set ambitious goals, and pursue their dreams with confidence and determination.
Themes of the work

Philosophy

Power of Visualization

Influence of thoughts

Law of Attraction
Plot of the work

The Secret debuted as a movie in March 2006 and as a book on the same year. The 1910 book "The Science of
Getting Rich" by Wallace Wattles had an influence on the work.

Rhonda Byrne claims that all great men in history knew about the law of attraction, suggesting Abraham Lincoln,
Ludwig van Beethoven, Winston Churchill and others.

According to Byrne, law of attraction is a superpower that helps one achieve his goals. It could be anything, a
goal, an object or even someone you adore.

By studying the work, I understood that, “Your infatuation towards your objective is The Law of Attraction”. The
book is based on a pseudo-scientific theory called the “law of attraction” explains the principle that “like attracts
like.” Specifically, Byrne focuses on the idea that your dreams do in fact come true. Such as, thinking about
money and wealth will attract these very things, causing them to manifest in your life.
Similarly, worrying about the worst-case situation will only make you fearful. That is why it is so important to
think positively. There are no accidents or unfortunate events. Instead, Byrne writes "Your life right now is a
reflection of your past thoughts,".

According to Byrne, the mind is a magnet, emitting and receiving frequencies to and from the Universe. Each
thought sends out a signal, which is turn gathers similar frequencies, due to the law of attraction, before returning
back to you.

In this fashion, your mind can bring you anything you desire, dream of a new house, and somehow, someway, it
will come to you. On the flip side, dwelling on war and poverty will only perpetuate these evils. Byrne even
proposes that too much negative thinking can put you in the path of a natural disaster or a terrible accident.
According to Byrne, the mind is a magnet, emitting and receiving frequencies to and from the Universe. Each
thought sends out a signal, which is turn gathers similar frequencies, due to the law of attraction, before returning
back to you.

In this fashion, your mind can bring you anything you desire, dream of a new house, and somehow, someway, it
will come to you. On the flip side, dwelling on war and poverty will only perpetuate these evils. Byrne even
proposes that too much negative thinking can put you in the path of a natural disaster or a terrible accident.

Byrne highlights the importance of gratitude and visualization in achieving one's desires, along with alleged
examples. Later chapters describe how to improve one's prosperity, relationships, and health, with more general
thoughts about the universe.
"The Secret" by Rhonda Byrne doesn't follow a traditional plot structure like a fictional novel. Instead, it is more
of a self-help and motivational book. The Secret" by Rhonda Byrne features various stories and anecdotes that
illustrate the principles of the Law of Attraction and inspire readers to apply them in their own lives.

One of the most famous stories shared in "The Secret" is about actor Jim Carrey. Carrey reportedly wrote himself
a check for $10 million for "acting services rendered" and dated it for Thanksgiving 1995. He carried this check
in his wallet and visualized himself receiving it. In 1994, Carrey received a $10 million paycheck for his role in
the movie "Dumb and Dumber."

Bob Proctor, a motivational speaker and teacher of the Law of Attraction, shares his personal journey of
transformation in the book. Proctor went from being broke and struggling to achieving wealth and success by
changing his mindset and beliefs. He emphasizes the power of shifting one's mindset from lack to abundance and
taking inspired action to manifest one's desires.
Symbolism

Although "The Secret" is not typically analyzed for symbolism in the traditional literary sense, the ideas
presented in the book can be interpreted symbolically.

The "Secret" Itself: In the context of the book, the "secret" refers to the Law of Attraction. Symbolically, it can
represent the power of the mind and the potential within each individual to shape their own reality through their
thoughts and beliefs.

Visualization: The book emphasizes the importance of visualizing one's desires as if they have already been
achieved.

Gratitude: Another key concept in "The Secret" is the practice of gratitude.

Positive Thinking: Positive thinking is central to the Law of Attraction as described in the book.

Action: While "The Secret" emphasizes the role of thoughts and beliefs in shaping one's reality, it also stresses
the importance of taking action towards one's goals.
Chosen Narratives and Dialogues

“The law of attraction is always working, whether you believe it or understand it or not.”

Bob Proctor

Bob Proctor, a motivational speaker and teacher of the Law of Attraction, shares his personal journey of
transformation in the book. Proctor went from being broke and struggling to achieving wealth and success by
changing his mindset and beliefs.

“You attract to you the predominant thoughts that you're holding in your awareness, whether those thoughts are
conscious or unconscious. That's the rub.”

Michael Bernard Beckwith

 Language of the work

"The Secret" by Rhonda Byrne primarily consists of teachings, insights, and practical exercises rather than
narratives in the traditional sense. However, there are several anecdotes and stories shared throughout the book to
illustrate the principles of the Law of Attraction and inspire readers.

Overall, the language used in "The Secret" is accessible, positive, and motivational, making it easy for readers to
grasp the concepts and apply them in their own lives. The conversational tone and inspirational messages help to
engage readers and keep them motivated as they embark on their journey of self-discovery and personal
transformation.
 External Review

The work consists of 198 pages, It is translated in 50

languages. Following our regional languages, It is also
translated into Gujarati and Hindi Language.

The quality of paper is very good.

The graphical presentation of the work is extravagant.

Here the image of the book is presented.

The genuine copy costs at 750 ₹ in India. Although there

are cheaper copies available but it varies with the quality of
printing and paper. It is recommended to purchase the
genuine copy.