Sam Torode

Widely considered the greatest self-help book of all-time, As a Man Thinketh reveals how our thoughts determine our character, circumstances, health, appearance, and achievements. The choice is ours: either master our thoughts to create the life we want, or remain mired in frustration and failure. While James Allen's writing was exceptionally clear for its time, As a Man Thinketh -- like any 100-y

Semifinalist for the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Awardand previous #1 Bestseller in Humorous Fiction"A rich and soulful novel...steeped in wanderlust and whimsy." —Publishers WeeklyThe Dirty Parts of the Bible is a humorous adventure across America during the Great Depression—a rollicking tale of love and liquor, preachers and prostitutes, trains and treasure, sure to appeal to fans of O Brot

Mr. Awkward is a collection of early works by Sam Torode, author of the Kindle bestseller The Dirty Parts of the Bible .Most of these comics originally appeared in The Hillsdale Collegian and Books & Culture . Two were included in Best Editorial Cartoons of the Year (2004 and 2006).

The Book of Craw -- comprised of poems and proverbs from Craw's own notebook -- is the companion volume to The Dirty Parts of the Bible: A Novel.

The Song of Songs is one of the shortest books of the Bible, but it's also the most unusual. A love poem that doesn't mention God, it was the last book to be accepted into the Old Testament; and its celebration of sexuality is unlike anything else in the scriptures of the world's great religions. Unfortunately, traditional English translations suppressed the Song's sexuality, muddled i

A personal archive of essays, cartoons, and whatnot. Gathers things seen in The American Enterprise, Books & Culture, Boundless, Best Editorial Cartoons of the Year, Best Christian Writing of the Year, and elsewhere, plus things unseen.

A personal essay about belief, doubt, and unconventional faith from the author of The Dirty Parts of the Bible .

Living from the Soul illuminates the seven principles that guided Ralph Waldo Emerson throughout his life:1. Trust Yourself All that you need for growth and guidance in life is already present inside you.2. As You Sow, You Will Reap Your thoughts and actions shape your character, and your character determines yo

Keys to Greater Insight, Inspiration, and AchievementTo “transcend” means to go beyond. What if you could transcend your individual limitations, link with the minds of others—even the mind of the universe itself—and access greater knowledge, wisdom, and creativity?You can.Secrets of the Mind reveals Ralph Waldo Emerson’s keys for accessing the expansive powers of the “one mind.” The

Change Your Thoughts and Change Your Life!As We Think is the first-ever comic book adaptation of James Allen’s classic work, As a Man Thinketh. It updates Allen’s ideas using contemporary language and illustrations, while remaining entirely faithful to his original meaning.As We Think reveals the awesome power of your own mind. As James Allen explains (through his carto

This is a juvenile work, written and illustrated by Sam Torode at age 16. It was designed by the author as an adult, and published to fulfill the dream of his younger self. Please set your expectations accordingly.A Young Person's Introduction to Old-Time BaseballThis book features brief and entertaining stories of five Hall-of-Famers from the early 20th Century -- Ty Cobb, Honus Wa

The First Comic Book Guide to Stoicism! Epictetus (c. 50-135 CE) was brought as a slave to Rome, where he became a great teacher. His philosophy, called Stoicism, was practical, not theoretical—aimed at relieving suffering here and now.And Epictetus knew suffering. Besides being a former slave, he was lame in one leg and walked with a crutch. Later in life, he

As a Man Thinketh for Today's ReadersJames Allen's classic rephrased in contemporary languageWidely considered the greatest self-help book of all-time, As a Man Thinketh reveals how our thoughts shape our character and influence our circumstances, health, and achievements. The choice is either master your mind to create the life you want, or remain mired in frustration and failur

A collection of comic strips from the Hillsdale College student newspaper, created from 1994 to 1998. (Reprint of the 1998 edition.)

The Dirty Parts of the Bible—originally a bestselling prose novel—is now a graphic novel!Remus, Michigan. Easter Sunday, 1936... When Tobias Henry—the preacher’s son—ditches church to go fishing, he unwittingly sets off a chain of events that leaves his family devastated, forcing him to travel to Texas in search of a long-buried treasure.Based on