Neville Goddard
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About
Barbadian writer, speaker, and mystic best known for his methods of self-help and claims regarding the omnificence of human imagination. He also gained prominence for his reinterpretations of the Bible and the poetry of William Blake.
Before Fame
He studied drama and pursued a career as a dancer at the Hippodrome in New York City before being drafted into the U.S. Army in the 11th Armored Division. He was ultimately granted an honorable discharge after serving 9 months and became naturalized as a U.S. citizen.
Trivia
He authored numerous publications throughout his career, including his debut work, At Your Command. He also wrote The Power of Awareness, Seedtime and Harvest, and He Breaks the Shell.
Family Life
He was the fourth of ten children born to Joseph Nathanial Goddard and Wilhelmina Goddard (née Hinkson). He married Mildred Mary Hughes in 1923, and they shared a son named Joseph. He later remarried to Catherine Willa Van Schmus and they welcomed a daughter named Victoria in 1942.
Associated With
His work has been noted as having a significant impact on the views of figures such as Rhonda Byrne and Wayne Dyer.
