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Alan Loy McGinnis (1933-2005) was an author, Christian psychotherapist, and founder and director of the Valley Counseling Center in Glendale, California, United States.

Today there are over 3 million copies of his books in print. His 1979 book The Friendship Factor has sold over 1,000,000 copies and his 1985 book Bringing Out the Best in People sold over 600,000 copies. His books have been translated into over 14 languages.

His books are characterized by a clear writing style using simple, short sentences.

He was a family therapist, corporate consultant, and speaker to television, radio, and corporate audiences.

His books include:

  • The Friendship Factor (1979)
  • Bringing Out the Best in People (1985)
  • Confidence (1987)
  • The Power of Optimism (1993)
  • The Romance Factor
  • The Balanced Life
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Total Books: 25
The Friendly Factor
2008 - The Friendly Factor (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9788183220811
ISBN-10: 8183220819
Genre: Parenting & Relationships
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Aus Freude am Erfolg
2006 - Aus Freude Am Erfolg (Hardcover)
ISBN-13: 9783579069371
ISBN-10: 3579069373
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Confidence How to Succeed at Being Yourself
2005 - Confidence How to Succeed at Being Yourself (Paperback)Paperback, Hardcover
ISBN-13: 9780806622620
ISBN-10: 0806622628
Genres: Health, Fitness & Dieting, Christian Books & Bibles
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
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The Friendship Factor How to Get Closer to the People You Care for
2004 - The Friendship Factor How to Get Closer to the People You Care For (Paperback)Paperback
ISBN-13: 9780806635712
ISBN-10: 0806635711
Genre: Health, Fitness & Dieting
  • Currently 2.3/5 Stars.
 3

The Balanced Life Achieving Success in Work  Love
1997 - The Balanced Life Achieving Success in Work Love (Hardcover)
ISBN-13: 9780806635705
ISBN-10: 0806635703
Genres: Health, Fitness & Dieting, Christian Books & Bibles
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
 3

The Friendship Factor  Confidence
1995 - The Friendship Factor Confidence (Hardcover)
ISBN-13: 9781568651453
ISBN-10: 1568651457
Genre: Health, Fitness & Dieting
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The Power of Optimism
1993 - The Power of Optimism (Paperback)Paperback, Hardcover, Audio Cassette
ISBN-13: 9780061040887
ISBN-10: 0061040886
Genres: Health, Fitness & Dieting, Religion & Spirituality
  • Currently 2.5/5 Stars.
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The Romance Factor
1990 - The Romance Factor (Paperback)Paperback
ISBN-13: 9780060653668
ISBN-10: 0060653663
Genre: Health, Fitness & Dieting
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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Confidence
1989 - Confidence (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780551019652
ISBN-10: 0551019654
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Bringing Out the Best in People How to Enjoy Helping Others Excel
1985 - Bringing Out the Best in People How to Enjoy Helping Others Excel (Hardcover)
ISBN-13: 9780806621500
ISBN-10: 0806621508
Genre: Health, Fitness & Dieting
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
 2

Romance Factor
1983 - Romance Factor (Paperback)Paperback
ISBN-13: 9780060653613
ISBN-10: 0060653612
Genres: Health, Fitness & Dieting, Christian Books & Bibles
  • Currently 2.5/5 Stars.
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FRIENDSHIP FACTOR
Friendship Factor (Paperback)Paperback
ISBN-13: 9780340331385
ISBN-10: 0340331380
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THE ROMANCE FACTOR HOW TO FALL IN LOVEAND STAY IN LOVE
The Romance Factor How to Fall in Loveand Stay in Love (Hardcover)
ISBN-13: 9780551013391
ISBN-10: 0551013397
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The Friendship Factor
The Friendship Factor (Paperback)Paperback
ISBN-13: 9780806617107
ISBN-10: 0806617101
Genre: Health, Fitness & Dieting
  • Currently 5/5 Stars.
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Descubriendo Triunfadores
Descubriendo Triunfadores [Spanish Edition] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9781931059237
ISBN-10: 1931059233
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Power of Optimism Becoming a ToughMinded Optimist
Power of Optimism Becoming a Toughminded Optimist (Audio Cassette)
ISBN-13: 9789992472194
ISBN-10: 9992472197
Genre: General
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