The Power of Positive Thinking
by Norman Vincent Peale
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I was told that this book was the one that The Secret ripped off.. and it totally was, except it was alot more religious. It is basically telling us to use the "power of attraction" to our advantage, to think positively and to recite affirmations such as "i believe, i believe, i believe" and then actually go out there and achieve your dreams. Not a bad idea and not altogether too gimicky. Hey, at least it is not saying that you have to buy anything to get what you want- it is...more
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Read in May, 2008
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No citations. When an author says: "here is a story when a woman/man who had XYZ difficulty, used these principles had remarkable results", it turns me off. Any random person can come up with such stories. No citations / no names. The mantra given are fine and ok style too, but unnecessary emphasis on Christianity was not necessary. Not that it offended me, I don't care, but it implies unnecessary that other religions don't have the same / good teachings.
Anyway, put me to slee...more
Anyway, put me to slee...more
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Read in January, 2002
This was the best D.I. find EVER. Something about the worn look of the book stood out to me hidden in the piles of books at Deseret Industries. This book meant the world to me my junior year of college - helped me to stay positive and not to sweat the small, unimportant things (I'm talking about you, Wah-wah! :)) Just kidding... not really. I probably drove my roommies nuts with the quotes and FHEs that I drew from my good buddy Norman.
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Read in May, 2003
I read this towards the end of my senior year of high school while I struggled with questions of what to do w/ my life and how. My houser from Cal Poly Senior weekend recommended it and I still remember lessons from the book today. It's a 'think-positive & Christian' approach to everyday living and some of it makes a lot of sense. Think positively with everything - makes life a whole lot easier.
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Read in January, 2006
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those seeking self-help with religious undertones
A bit too religious. Norman Vincent Peele has written dozens of books. This is perhaps his most widely known one. As I said, it is a bit to laden with religion for my taste. He is a preacher, so a certain amount is to be expected, but I was excited when I came across the book in a store, and disappointed by the time I finished it...
B/B = BORROW
B/B = BORROW
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Read in April, 2008
Although the idea got a bit repetitive by the end of the book (I actually got selective on the chapters I read because of this), I enjoyed his ideas, thoughts and stories which indicate one's attitude or way of thinking along with the help of diety can make such a difference - no matter what the application.
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I am by training a negative thinker and highly self-critical so I sought this book as a method to improve this handicap. Though I am not religious, which the basis of this book is faith in God, I found it rather uplifting. There are quite a few strategies to utilize- so it is practical as well
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Probably one of my favorite books of all time! It changed my perspective and attitude for good. If you were to peruse my top quotes, you'd see the influence of Norman Vincent Peale's optimistic and powerful approach to life. READ THIS BOOK NOW.
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This was a very good book, but a little preachy. Norman Vincent Peale was a religious leader, though, so what can you expect. Even though it was a bit too preachy for me, there was good meaning in his message and his tactics are sound advice.
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Pretty standard empowerment foder. I'm sure it was far less cliche at it's initial printing. Interesting theories but even after much effort and personal application I still find myself wanting to be surfing as opposed to working.
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This book was really weird. It seems like the author is trying to create a religion with some unknown god. He says the Bible is amazing for positive thought, but then he twists a lot of wording and ideas around. :-/ Strange book.
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Read in January, 1985
Introduced to me by Amway folk a long time ago, I think that the messages in this book are similar to "The Secret" and "Laws of ATtraction", just packaged differently. Lovely stories and also a lot of Christian references.
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This book is definitely a book that gives you food for your soul. It's all about treating people the way you want to be treated. I loved it. My aunt gave me this book when I was 15 or 17 years old. I just read it recently.
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The message in the book is simple -turn to God and you will have many doors opened to you. But the way it teaches application of the message was insightful.
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I think this is a must read book for anyone wanting to improve their life. I am sure Dr. Peale has changed the thinking of many currently successful people.
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Read in August, 2008
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Wow. This book is essentially about how prayer is the cure all for everything. I only read half of it. Just couldn't take it anymore. I wanted to puke.
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This book is a great way to change your paradigm of life. It will help you look at the bright side of things. I listen to it frequently on cd.
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I have read and re-read this book many times. It is the book that has most impacted my life.........as Dr. Phil would say "a defining moment"!
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this is one of my favorite self-helps. I try to pick it up every 5 years or so. It really helped me change my life in my early 20's.
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Read in January, 2008
I have a 1955 edition hardbound. I read it twice a year and regret listening to those who told me not to read it 30 years ago.
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