Above Lifes Turmoil is basically a self-help and inspirational book by
James Allen. For the starters, a self-help book is one that is written
with the intention to instruct its readers on solving personal problems.
Comprising twenty chapters related to various aspects that could shape
individuals personality, if followed in true spirit, the book talks
about changing internal things and leading a vibrant life. What waits
the readers can be gauged in books foreword by author that states: We
cannot alter external things, nor shape other people to our liking, nor
mould the world to our wishes but we can alter internal things, -our
desires, passions, thoughts, -we can shape our liking to other people,
and we can mould the inner world of our own mind in accordance with
wisdom, and so reconcile it to the outer world if men and things...
The first chapter titled True Happiness illustrates: A sweet and happy
soul is the ripened fruit of experience and wisdom, and it sheds abroad
the invisible yet powerful aroma of its influence, gladdening the hearts
of others, and purifying the world.