Biografía del autor Neville Goddard (1905-72) was born in Barbados and came to the United States at the age of 17 to pursue his interest in dance and drama. His study of Hebrew, scripture, and kabbalah with an Ethiopian rabbi led to his development of a philosophy of mental creativity. Although often associated with the New Thought movement, Goddard claimed no affiliation with any group. A popular speaker on metaphysical themes, he wrote ten inspirational books and appeared frequently on television and radio.