The Power of Positive Thinking
by Norman Vincent Peale
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Regardless of your religious views, (this written from a christian pov)I think this book has great worth. If you can suspend judgement regarding religion. I read this book in the 8th grade and it changed my life. I still use some of the principles today. "Today is going to be a great day, I believe that I can successfully handle all my problems that will arise today." As someone that is interested in psychology and the mind, we can change our brains by changing our thoughts. As I...more
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Have only read one chapter so far but I like it. I picked up dated, yellow-paged copy of this book for fifty cents at the library and I kinda like it. Its old so some of the things he says, when you read it now in todays day and age are almost comical, but I think this book definietly holds treasures that will hold true thru out the ages. I kind skipped ahead and read the Worry chapter first which had some great practical advice about replacing fear with faith. It helped me. We'll see how the re...more
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Oh boy. I didn't actually read this one, I just listened to the audio book during a long car ride. It's read by the author, bless his heart, who was ninety-five years young when he recorded it, but doesn't sound a day over ninety-four. It's really more like a good old-fashioned Protestant sermon with a lot of anecdotal evidence and feel-good testimonials. Recommended for terminally upbeat people with the bi-annual blues.
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"You are what you think" if you always think positive than the result of your thought will be positive as well, whatever your beliefs but this book is full of beneficial thought and experience to share. This book has teached me that no matter how negative things are,there mustbe a positive part on it,and with controlling our mind to stay positive we really can avoid many of negative things to be happend.
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Read in January, 1999
recommends it for:
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Regardless of your religious beliefs, this is a great book. I have read many times to remind myself that thinking positive isn't going to hurt, no matter how negative things may feel in your life, stay positive - easier to get through the tough times...
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Read in January, 2001
Read this with an open mind and it can be a very inspirational book. It seems simple at times, but aren't the simple things, the things we forget to do? I recommend it to anyone who needs a nudge, some inspiration, some positive thoughts.
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Read in February, 2003
This is my favorite book. It has changed my life and my thinking. Even though it was written in the 1950's, the same principles apply today. Please read this if you haven't already!
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tetap positif saat pacarmu tidak ngapel di malam minggu dan selingkuh dengan perempuan lain. brati kamu bisa selingkuh juga, minta diapelin pacar yang lain :D
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Read in October, 1993
ini buku pertama yang menghentak pola pikir saya yang acuh dan pesimis pada segala hal. membuang saya dari cangkang yang saya yakini erat-erat.
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I read an article that great golfers such as Gay Brewer used to read this book, even scanning sections before he won the 1967 Masters.
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What can I say, the book title says it all. Enjoy and reap the benefits of The Power of Positive Thinking.
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Read in January, 2003
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it's okay, it was rather in the clouds, but if you are level headed you might get something out of it!
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Read in January, 1998
You think you already have positive thinking? Well, to make sure of that, you had better read this.
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Read in January, 2002
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I taught me how the way we think affects our life ! So think positive and get positive results !
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Read in January, 2005
colloquial and redundant; but if you can take it, peale does make some good points...
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Read in September, 2006
Practical and useful! A book I love to read again and again!
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Read in January, 2007
Everyone should have a copy of this book. Timeless advice.
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Read in January, 1993
This book helped me through some difficult times.
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Read in January, 1976
recommends it for:
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Such a positive book. A real eye opener.
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avg rating (all editions): 4.08 (101 ratings) avg rating (this edition): 4.20 (10 ratings) number of reviews: 20popular shelves
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""The way to happiness: Keep your heart free from hate, your mind from worry. Live simply, expect little, give much. Scatter sunshine, forget self, think of others. Try this for a week and you will be surprised.""
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