Claude M. Bristol

Born in 1891
  • Claude M. Bristol was an American writer and journalist who lived from 1891 to 1951.

  • He worked as a police reporter and church editor for a large city newspaper, experiences that exposed him to various religious and philosophical ideas.

  • During World War I, Bristol served as a soldier, which later influenced his writing.

  • His background in journalism and diverse life experiences led him to explore the power of belief and its impact on success.

  • Bristol's most famous work, "The Magic of Believing," was published in 1948 and has since become a classic in the self-help genre.

  • His writing style combines anecdotes, personal experiences, and practical advice to illustrate his ideas about the mind's potential.

Books by Claude M. Bristol