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Henry Wood
1834–1909
A successful businessman turned metaphysical writer, he became one of the early voices of the New Thought movement in the United States. His books explore the power of mind, character, and spiritual growth in clear, practical language.
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About the author
Born in Barre, Vermont, in 1834, Henry Wood first made his career in business before turning to writing and philosophy. He is remembered as an American author and early leader in the New Thought movement, a current of thought that linked mental outlook, health, and spiritual development.
Wood began publishing influential books in the late nineteenth century, including Natural Law in the Business World, God's Image in Man, Ideal Suggestion, Studies in the Thought World, The Symphony of Life, and The New Thought Simplified. His work helped present New Thought in a more orderly, principle-based way, which gave it broad appeal for readers interested in self-culture and practical spirituality.
What still makes his writing interesting is its blend of optimism and method. Rather than writing in a distant or abstract style, Wood tried to show how beliefs, habits of mind, and moral purpose shape everyday life.