The Pathway of Roses and The Master Key System (2 Books) BOOK ONE: The Pathway of Roses THIS book has been written especially for those awakened souls, so numerous in this rare century, who would open their minds to all that is rich, all that is lofty, all that is beautiful, and all that is inspiring in life; who would know and understand the finer things in human existence—those things which, to be in touch with, make all other things worthwhile; who would ofttimes arise to those greater heights of thought and vision from whence the eye may behold the vastness, the glory and the splendor of it all, and the mind understand that life in reality is a beautiful thing; who would touch the spirit of loftier realms and array themselves with that greater strength, that more wonderful power that makes woman noble, man great, and the soul of humanity divine. BOOK TWO: The Master Key System is a personal development book by Charles F. Haanel (1866-1949) that was originally published as a 24-week correspondence course in 1912, and then in book form in 1916. The ideas it describes and explains come mostly from New Thought philosophy. It was one of the main sources of inspiration for Rhonda Byrne’s film and book The Secret The book describes many New Thought beliefs such as the law of attraction, creative visualization and man’s unity with God, and teaches the importance of truth, harmonious thinking and the ability to concentrate. Each of the 24 chapters contains an introduction, followed by a sequentially numbered section which includes an exercise towards the end, followed by a section with questions and answers. At the beginning of the book is a Psychological Chart which readers are encouraged to complete, providing a self-evaluation of their creative power, time efficiency, health, mental ability and capacity to concentrate. The book ends with a glossary and general question-and-answers section. Every chapter includes a quotation from people such as Jonathan Edwards, Lilian Whiting and Amos Bronson Alcott.