Game of Life and How To Play
Florence Scovel Shinn's The Game of Life and How to Play It, offline.
- Books & Reference
- English
- 10K+ downloads on Google Play
Free to download · Contains ads · Optional in-app purchases
A gentle classic about thoughts, words and faith
Florence Scovel Shinn was an artist and teacher in New York, and The Game of Life and How to Play It, first published in 1925, is her best-known book. Its idea is easy to state: what you expect, imagine and say shapes your experience, so it pays to choose your words and thoughts carefully. Shinn explains this through short chapters on prosperity, love, intuition, forgiveness and “the power of the word”, each illustrated with stories from her own conversations and plenty of affirmations to try.
This app presents the book in a clean reader that works offline. The chapter list shows how long each chapter is, and the app remembers your place.
Who it’s for
It suits readers interested in mindset, optimism and spirituality, people looking for an uplifting book to read a little at a time, and anyone who enjoys collecting affirmations. Text-to-speech makes it accessible to readers who prefer listening.
How to use it
- Open the app and choose a chapter. “The Game” is the natural place to start.
- Read at your own pace. Your progress is tracked, and the app reopens where you stopped.
- Press and hold a line to copy, share, highlight or bookmark it, or start text-to-speech to listen.
- Use quick search to find a word or a chapter.
- In settings, pick day or night mode, vertical or horizontal pages, and a font and size that suit you.
Many of the book’s affirmations are a single sentence. Bookmarking the ones you like gives you a personal list to return to whenever you need encouragement.
Screenshots
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Game of Life and How to Play It about?
It's Florence Scovel Shinn's 1925 book on faith, imagination and the power of words. She describes life as a game played with your thoughts and words, and illustrates each idea with short stories and affirmations.
Can the app read the book aloud?
Yes. Text-to-speech can read chapters aloud, which is useful when your eyes are tired or your hands are busy.
Will I lose my place if I close the app?
No. The app saves your reading progress and opens where you left off.
Do I need the internet?
No. The book is stored in the app and can be read offline.
Is the app free?
Yes. It's free and supported by ads, with an optional one-time Premium purchase to remove them.
How do I get help or report a problem?
Email support@grindstonestudio.com with the app's name, your phone model and a short description of the problem. We reply within 2 business days.
