Autobiography of a Yogi vs The Secret: Which Should You Read?
Autobiography of a Yogi
The autobiography of Paramahansa Yogananda (1893 - 1952) details his search for a guru, during which he encountered many spiritual leaders and world-renowned scientists. When it was published in 1946 it was the first…
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The Secret
Fragments of a Great Secret have been found in the oral traditions, in literature, in religions and philosophies throughout the centuries. For the first time, all the pieces of The Secret come together in an incredible…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Secret is the quickest read — about 3 hours vs 10 for Autobiography of a Yogi.
- Autobiography of a Yogi has the widest readership — 75915 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Autobiography of a Yogi | The Secret | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.2 (75915) | — |
| Hardcover | 3.4 (37) | 2.7 (266) |
| Google Books | 5.0 (2) | 4.5 (31) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (392) | 4.5 (2675) |
Reception
| Autobiography of a Yogi | The Secret | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 75915 | 2675 |
| Editions | 183 | 20 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Want to read | 93678 | — |
| Pages | 567 | 215 |