Rhonda Byrne facts for kids

Rhonda Byrne (born in 1951 in Melbourne, Australia) is an Australian writer and producer. She is well-known for her book The Secret. This book is based on a belief called the law of attraction. This idea suggests that your thoughts can directly change what happens in your life. She has written several other books that continue this idea, including The Power and The Magic.

Rhonda Byrne's Early Life

Rhonda Byrne was born in 1951 in Melbourne, Australia. Her parents were Ronald and Irene Izon. Before becoming a famous author, she worked as a producer for television shows. Some of her work included shows like Oz Encounters: UFO's in Australia and The World's Greatest Commercials.

In 2004, after her father passed away, Byrne felt very sad. Her daughter, Hayley, suggested she read a book called The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles. This book inspired her to start working on her own project, which became The Secret.

What is The Secret?

Rhonda Byrne believes that many important people throughout history knew about the law of attraction. She suggests that figures like Abraham Lincoln and Winston Churchill understood this idea. She also says that modern-day authors and speakers, such as Jack Canfield and Michael Beckwith, support these ideas.

Byrne's book and film, both called The Secret, became very popular. The book was released in 2006. By 2007, it had sold over 19 million copies in more than 40 languages. The film also sold over two million DVDs. Together, the book and film earned a lot of money.

In 2007, Time Magazine recognized Byrne as one of the 100 most influential people. She became even more famous after appearing on The Oprah Winfrey Show.

More Books by Rhonda Byrne

After receiving many letters from readers of The Secret, Byrne wrote a follow-up book. This book was called The Power. It was published in 2010 as a hardcover book and an audio CD. In 2012, she released her third book in the series, titled The Magic.

Other books by Rhonda Byrne include Hero (published in 2013). She also wrote How The Secret Changed My Life in 2016. Her book The Greatest Secret was released in 2020.

See also

In Spanish: Rhonda Byrne para niños