James Redfield ​

James Redfield is an American author, lecturer, screenwriter and film producer. He is best known for his novel "The Celestine Prophecy", which spent more than three years on The New York Times Best Seller list and has been translated into numerous languages.

Quick Facts ​

• Wrote the internationally bestselling self-help novel, The Celestine Prophecy.
• His novel has been translated into over 40 languages and sold over 20 million copies.
• Rights to his book were purchased by Warner Bros., which released it as a motion picture in 2006.
• Has also published other books related to the same themes, such as The Tenth Insight: Holding the Vision and The Secret of Shambhala: In Search of the Eleventh Insight.

Background ​

Redfield was born in 1950 in Birmingham, Alabama. He studied sociology at Auburn University and then went on to Florida State University where he received a Master's degree in counseling. Redfield worked in the field of mental health for several years before he started writing full time. His first self-published book, The Celestine Prophecy, was a huge success. The novel is an adventure story but also a guide to spiritual enlightenment. It became a bestseller and was eventually published by Warner Books. He continued the story with several sequels and also wrote non-fiction books that focus on spiritual topics. Redfield’s works often explore themes of spirituality and personal growth.

Writing Style and Impact ​

Redfield's writing style is characterized by its spiritual and philosophical themes. His books often explore the concept of synchronicity and the idea that there is a hidden spiritual reality that can be tapped into through intuition and meditation. His work is considered significant in the field of spiritual literature and has influenced the thinking of many readers around the world.

Notable Works ​

• The Celestine Prophecy (1993)
• The Tenth Insight: Holding the Vision (1996)
• The Secret of Shambhala: In Search of the Eleventh Insight (1999)
• The Twelfth Insight: The Hour of Decision (2011)