Rhonda Byrne’s book “The Secret” and the film of the same name are known to many. But not everyone knows that the Law of Attraction, which is mentioned in the famous projects, was discovered long before their appearance by the author of this book, William Atkinson (1862–1932), the founder of the popular project at the turn of the 19th - 20th centuries. movement "New Thinking". This book is a collection of two works by Atkinson - “The Secret of Success” and “The Power of Thought”, published in a modern edition by Mitchell Underhill.

The first part of the collection talks about how to connect the hidden reserves of the subconscious, to use all internal and external resources to achieve success in any field, be it career, business or personal life. The second part is devoted to the secrets of the Law of Attraction and how to develop the ability to influence others with the power of thought.