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The Power of Positive Thinking

Norman Vincent Peale

  • 276 pages · about 5 hours
  • First published 1952
  • 91 editions
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1 About this book

“written with the sole objective of helping the reader achieve a happy, satisfying, and worthwhile life,” Dr. Peale demonstrates the power of faith in action. With the practical techniques outlined in this book, you can energize your life—and give yourself the initiative needed to carry out your ambitions and hopes.

· Believe in yourself and in everything you do · Build new power and determination · Develop the power to reach your goals · Break the worry habit and achieve a relaxed life · Improve your personal and professional relationships · Assume control over your circumstances · Be kind to yourself.

  • Applied Psychology
  • Personal growth
  • Self-help
  • Conduct of life
  • Miniature books
  • Peace of mind
  • Religious aspects of Success
  • Self-culture

2 What to expect

A 1950s classic of Christian self-help on faith, prayer and optimism, told through the author's anecdotes. Devotional in tone rather than scientific.

Good for readers who want: positive thinking, and faith-based self-help.

3 About Norman Vincent Peale

1898–1993

Norman Vincent Peale (May 31, 1898 – December 24, 1993) was an American Protestant clergyman, and an author best known for popularizing the concept of positive thinking, especially through his best-selling book The Power of Positive Thinking (1952). He served as the pastor of Marble Collegiate Church, New York, from 1932, leading this Reformed Church in America congregation for more than a half century until his retirement in 1984.

Bio adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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