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Joseph Murphy
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1898 – 1981
Joseph Denis Murphy was an Irish writer and New Thought minister, ordained in Divine Science and Religious Science
On LuvemBooks, we've reviewed The Power of Your Subconscious Mind.
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Books ReviewedJoseph Murphy books in order
4 books; 1 reviewed on LuvemBooks. Dates and covers from Amazon.
2002Think Yourself to Health, Wealth & HappinessAmazon ↗
2008Our review →
2010Believe in YourselfAmazon ↗
2019How to Attract MoneyAmazon ↗
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Joseph Murphy was an Irish-born New Thought minister whose writing centres on the practical application of subconscious mind principles to everyday life — drawing on a blend of psychology, metaphysics, and religious philosophy. LuvemBooks has reviewed one of his works, The Power of Your Subconscious Mind, which carries an Amazon reader rating of 4.7/5 from over 7,000 ratings, reflecting the enduring reach of his core argument that deliberate mental programming can reshape behaviour and circumstance. Readers drawn to self-directed personal development will find his approach direct and instructional rather than abstract.
- Where should I start?
- With only one reviewed title on LuvemBooks, the answer is straightforward: begin with The Power of Your Subconscious Mind. It is Murphy's flagship work and the clearest expression of his central argument — that the subconscious mind operates according to fixed principles that anyone can learn to work with deliberately. Its Amazon reader rating of 4.7/5 across more than 7,000 ratings suggests it holds up well for a very wide range of readers. The book is structured in short, self-contained chapters, making it easy to read incrementally rather than cover to cover.
- What's their writing style?
- Murphy writes in a direct, declarative style that reads more like a practical manual than a philosophical treatise — he states a principle, illustrates it with a brief anecdote or case study, and moves on. His sentences are short and plain, clearly aimed at a general audience rather than academic readers. The tone is confident to the point of certainty; Murphy rarely hedges, which gives his writing momentum but can feel dogmatic to critical readers. Religious and scriptural references appear throughout, reflecting his ministerial background, but they are woven into the argument rather than presented as devotional content.
- Books we've reviewed
- LuvemBooks has reviewed one Joseph Murphy title to date: The Power of Your Subconscious Mind, his most celebrated work, which lays out his complete framework for using deliberate mental focus to influence outcomes in health, relationships, and finances. It holds an Amazon reader rating of 4.7/5 from over 7,000 ratings.
- What genre do they write?
- Murphy's work falls squarely in self-help and personal development, specifically within the New Thought tradition that emphasises the mind's role in shaping material reality. His books are not narrative — there is no story or character — but are instead structured as instructional texts that teach the reader how to apply mental and spiritual principles. Readers who enjoy authors like Napoleon Hill or Norman Vincent Peale will find Murphy working in very similar territory, with a comparable blend of practical advice and metaphysical conviction.
- What should I read after The Power of Your Subconscious Mind?
- If the core argument in The Power of Your Subconscious Mind resonates with you, the most natural next step within the New Thought tradition would be Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich or Norman Vincent Peale's The Power of Positive Thinking, both of which share Murphy's emphasis on directed thought as a practical tool. For readers who want to stress-test Murphy's ideas against modern psychology, something like Carol Dweck's Mindset offers a research-grounded take on how belief shapes behaviour and outcomes. Murphy himself wrote extensively beyond this single title, so his other works are also worth exploring if you want to stay in his particular voice and framework.
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Who is Joseph Murphy?
Joseph Denis Murphy (1898–1981) was an Irish-born writer and New Thought minister ordained in both Divine Science and Religious Science. He spent much of his career in the United States, where he became one of the most widely read voices in the New Thought movement, blending metaphysical philosophy with accessible, practical instruction. He is best known for arguing that the subconscious mind is a powerful force that can be consciously directed to improve health, wealth, and relationships. His most enduring work, The Power of Your Subconscious Mind, has remained in print for decades and continues to attract new readers worldwide.
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