The Power Of Positive Thinking: A Practical Guide To Mastering The Problems Of Everyday Living

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Translated into fifteen languages with more than 7 million copies sold, The Power of Positive Thinking is unparalleled in its extraordinary capacity for restoring the faltering faith of millions. In this insightful program, Dr. Peale offers the essence of his profound method for mastering the problems of everyday living. You will learn:

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Published May 1st 2001 by Simon & Schuster Audio (first published 1952)

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Jul 22, 2012 Shelly rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This is a book that I am constantly reading on and off. I found it on a trip in Sante Fe, New Mexico. It turned up right in front of me while I was shopping at a local book store. You know how a book comes into your life just at the right time, well this is the book for me. It has helped change my life at a point when I needed it the most, I should say a very negative time in my life. I would recommend it to anyone. It is one of those books that you highlight and go back to reread parts of it ag...more

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May 05, 2012 Viraj rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: a few

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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 I felt that the emphasis on Christianity was unnecessary. 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 sleep too. :(
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Oct 11, 2012 Bilal rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Altough i am a muslim but i found this book equally revealing, all of the methods and techniques i read in this book are easily applicable to any one regard less of their religion and faith. the thought which Mr Norman discussed in this book is already known to every muslim, but are long lost and forgotten, But thanks to him that i am now again connected to my roots and living at peace. I recommend reading this book with an open mind so that your cast, culture and religion will not interfear in...more

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Sep 11, 2010 Michael rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Prior to reading this, I didn't know that is was a Christianity based self-help book. The information in this book has been rehashed in The Secret and many other self-help books. Why? Because it works.

I don't know when cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) was introduced, but this books has lots of techniques from that as well, and CBT has been proven to help eliminate anxiety and depression.

In summary, one has to renew our thoughts and speech and this will in turn change our thinking process, whic...more

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Jan 17, 2013 Nick Gearhart rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

1: Title: The Power of Positive Thinking
2: By: Norman Vincent Peale
3: Genre: Self Help
4: The book was written to help the reader live a better life. The book shows real life examples where the lessons taught in this book really do help people a lot in real life. The book has helped many people feel the fulfillment in their lives. The techniques taught in the book will help you reach points in your life you didn’t know were reachable. Out of all the lessons taught out of this book the best one i...more

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Dec 29, 2012 Egypt Scholars Scholars rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

كتابنا لهذا اليوم بعنوان:
فعالية التفكير الإيجابي: 10 صفات تمكنك من تحقيق أفضل النتائج
The Power of Positive Thinking: 10 Traits for Maximum Results

للكاتب: نورمان فيسنت بيل

في كثير من الأحيان يفشل الإنسان في تقييم نفسه التقييم الصحيح و إنزالها المنزلة الملائمة لها، فيصبح أسوأ ناقد لنفسه، و تراه عاجزاً عن تمييز نقاط قوته التي بإمكانه الاعتماد عليها لتحسين أدائه.

يقدم هذا الكتاب وصفة علاجية لهذه الحالة. الفكرة الأساسية التي يقوم عليها هذا العلاج هي أن أفضل طريقة للتخلص من السلوكيات المحبطة للنفس و ا...more

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Jul 05, 2012 Njeri rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Positive thinking is a way of life of for me. I strongly believe that we can be transformed by our thoughts. The principles laid out in Dr. Peale's book are in line with several well-known strategies for positive living. While I agree with the content, there are a few issues with the presentation that readers should be wary of:

1. The book is based on Biblical/Christian principles therefore people of different religious beliefs may find it difficult to connect to the content.
2. Dr. Peale portrays...more Positive thinking is a way of life of for me. I strongly believe that we can be transformed by our thoughts. The principles laid out in Dr. Peale's book are in line with several well-known strategies for positive living. While I agree with the content, there are a few issues with the presentation that readers should be wary of:

1. The book is based on Biblical/Christian principles therefore people of different religious beliefs may find it difficult to connect to the content.
2. Dr. Peale portrays positive thinkers as viewing everything as rosy. Positive thinkers are not immune to anger, disappointment, and other negative emotions. They instead use positive thinking to overcome the negative. In the chapter "Power to Solve Personal Problems", Peale tells a story of a couple, Bill and Mary, wherein Bill gets passed over for a promotion after several years of working for a company and essentially having been promised the job. Mary is raging mad and wants Bill to act out. Peale prays them through the issue. Bill remains calm the whole time but Mary has to force herself to come to a more positive state. I know I was supposed to gravitate to Bill but I tended to gravitate more to Mary. She had to work at being positive. It didn't just come to her and this seemed more realistic to me.
3. Many of the stories are one-off encounters. What happens to the people after they have their kumbaya moment? Positive thinking is typically not a one-time deal; one has to work at replenishing their reserves.
4. Many of the stories are based on encounters with the author. It may take time to notice because it is masked in prayer and Bible passages but several of the stories take the form of "life was crappy, then they met me, I prayed with them, and then life was great." While prayer does transform lives, there are several people that can serve as conduits for its power. I guess the author has to speak from encounters he has had, however it seems (I didn't actually count) that there are fewer stories of people reporting changes to him and more of him leading them to change.
5. Majority (if not all) of the stories have a happy ending. I believe that true positive thinking is demonstrated when stuff does not go well. People lose loved ones, jobs, relationships, people have illnesses that are incurable...this stuff happens. How we chose to deal with it, rather than whether or not we can make it go away, is where the rubber meets the road.
6. Many of the stories are told in the two extremes - life was crappy, I failed at everything, then I started thinking positively and everything went well. Even negative thinkers get some things right and sometimes positive thinkers fail repeatedly or never make it out of crappy situations. Life rarely plays out in extremes. There is good and bad and positive thinking is about choosing to focus on the good.

Like I said, I do agree with the general content but the presentation feels more like the author is trying to sell something. This book came out in 1952 and at the time was quite controversial. Several members of the mental health community disagreed with Peale saying that it was hard to prove that positive thinking was as life-changing as claimed. When faced with having to sell one's ideas in that climate, it would almost seem necessary to sugar coat things a little bit. It is hard to prove that people's lives are better because they think more positively since it could be argued that maybe they just think their lives are better than they actually are. At the end of the day, you have to be the judge. Do the strategies in this book work for you? If they do, then it doesn't matter what others think or how the author presented them. (less)

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Apr 09, 2012 Jason added it · review of another edition

Norman Vincent Peale’s The Power of Positive Thinking was first published in 1952 after World War II. His book tried to give optimism to a post war culture; it also began the self-help genre. Peale’s book is based on the title as it encourages the reader to try his method of positive thinking to live a richer and more rewarding life. But explicit in the title is not just mere change, but instead his approach preachers power to transform the reader’s life. So how does he say that this is possible...more Norman Vincent Peale’s The Power of Positive Thinking was first published in 1952 after World War II. His book tried to give optimism to a post war culture; it also began the self-help genre. Peale’s book is based on the title as it encourages the reader to try his method of positive thinking to live a richer and more rewarding life. But explicit in the title is not just mere change, but instead his approach preachers power to transform the reader’s life. So how does he say that this is possible?

Peale’s whole philosophy is ground in a sort of religiosity. Peale was a Christian, but he did not preach pure Christianity to the people. Instead he spoke about faith in God as the basis for achieving what one needs in life. Peale used the Bible as a basis for many of his claims, and he said that if you have any amount of faith, great things could happen for you.

Peale’s style of writing is simple and straightforward. He makes claims to the reader and expects the reader to believe and not doubt. The essence of each chapter is Peale presenting his principles, and then he gives stories as examples of people who have put his principles into practice with success. This twofold technique of practical principle and story is good for the reader for a number of reasons.

The main issue with the book is the question: will his method of positive thinking work for everyone. He states in his book that it has worked for some or even many people, but he has had a lot of readers, and it can be doubted whether or not it will work for everyone. If it did, then there would probably be a lot more religious people than there are.

His message of positive thinking is so ingrained in our culture that we can take it for granted. Much of his message is simple and common sense, although buried within his book are elements of complexity. Most people know that if they are going to succeed at anything, then they must want to and believe they will succeed. These two ideas are really implicit in the quest for success. But in writing his book, Peale found many people burdened by psychological problems of fear, self doubt, and other obstacles preventing them from succeeding. He believed that if these core problems can be weeded out with faith affirmations, then the person could be free to succeed. The problem is that even if belief is necessary for success, it is not sufficient for success, as it does not guarantee that each person will succeed. Attitude may be a major component of success, but it is not everything. Peale would argue that it is everything. People can fail due to a bad or negative attitude, but even with a good attitude, many people fail at trying to be successful. There are several elements that go into being successful such as talent, work ethic, education, background, motivation, desire, opportunity, and luck. Peale wants to disregard many components of success and say it is mainly faith in your self and God. This is a simplified explanation and it is a simplified approach by Peale to becoming a success.

But Peale looks at several aspects of the individual person and not just at the notion of success. He wants to rejuvenate the whole person and eliminate negative problems and become whole, healthy, and happy. Some of his principles are worthy of being put into practice and some may even work. But they are not the whole picture, and no one can capture what that would be in one book. Everyone does not try to become a great success, but everyone has to deal with problems in this world of which we all look for solutions and better ways of coping and dealing with issues. Given all of this, Peale’s book is a classic and a good read and can help people find ways of dealing with problems and become whole and healthy.
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Apr 05, 2012 Princesskelly rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I have always considered myself to be optimistic and positive. I’m the one in the group that always find inspiration in the bright side, sometimes annoyingly so to everyone else. I had high hopes for The Power of Positive Thinking when I started reading the book, but no matter how hard I tried to stay positive I just could not get passed how ridiculous I felt for reading it. Don’t get me wrong, I pride myself for my positivity in adverse situations, but this book seriously made me want to stab m...more I have always considered myself to be optimistic and positive. I’m the one in the group that always find inspiration in the bright side, sometimes annoyingly so to everyone else. I had high hopes for The Power of Positive Thinking when I started reading the book, but no matter how hard I tried to stay positive I just could not get passed how ridiculous I felt for reading it. Don’t get me wrong, I pride myself for my positivity in adverse situations, but this book seriously made me want to stab my eyes out with a fork.

In 1952, Norman Vincent Peale’s The Power of Positive Thinking found a spot on the New York Times bestseller list, where it remained for three years. Peale was famous for his blend of psychotherapy and religion, and believed that all of life’s basic problems were generally personal in nature. The Power of Positive Thinking is a step-by-step solution guide for solving all of life’s problems like feelings of inferiority, restlessness, exhaustion, worrying, making friends, and being happy. The general premise of this book is to think about the things that you want or need, pray, go see a counselor, and God will provide for you. Peale offers up easy and simplistic 15-minute practical formulas, coupled with simple steps and rules to make life better. After the first hundred pages, I was fairly confident that I understood the message of the book: think positive, quit stressing out, put your fears in God’s hands, and you’ll be just fine.

In Chapter 4, Peale provides “a three-point program” for prayers, which is really nothing more than basic psychology. Peale suggests that using this three-point-program, Peale harnessing the power of prayer will help you manifest untapped energy. He argues that Prayer Power is the solution for most of life’s problems. The first point is to “Prayerize,” meaning that one should develop a daily system of creative prayer, talking to God as if he would your best buddy, coworker, or relative with normal speech and phrasing. He suggests that those who maintain a constant conversation with God are happier because they know that God is always with them. The next step is to “Picturize.” In this step, you should paint a portrait in your head of exactly what you want, and then ingrain it into your mind. Peale posits the basics of psychology here, arguing that a realizable wish and a vivid picture in your mind are all you need. The third step is to “Actualize” the things that you have “prayerized” and “picturized,” and they will come true. Again, this is basic psychology. If you envision and plan on success, you’ll be successful. If you picture failure, you will fail. Peale’s simple guide to a better life is really nothing more than basic ideas on the human mind: confidence and feeling good stem from blocking out negative thoughts and visualizing happier times. Honestly, I really didn’t need to read hundreds of pages to tell me that thinking about wishes, dreams, sparkles, unicorns and rainbows will make me happier.

What drove me nuts about this book was that Peale repeatedly says that he’s offering some solid steps for living a better life, yet he doesn’t really say anything other than, ‘think about it, go see a counselor, and pray, pray, pray!” It’s also obvious that Peale believes that mothers are the root of all evil and trauma in life. In this book, Peale references hundreds of anonymous scholars and professionals who all endorse his ideas, but he rarely goes beyond basic namedropping to gain credibility for his ideas. Peale also repeatedly reminds us that thousands of people have had good results by using these proven methods for better living, but it sounds so vague and braggadocios that it’s hard to take seriously.

I didn’t hate this book. No, I am far too peppy and positive in my real life to waste energy on hating things. It just bored me. The repetition of the same basic idea over and over and over with reference to vague and anonymous herds of people who have found great results didn’t inspire me. Perhaps I have always understood the concept of “mind of matter,” so this book isn’t a groundbreaking revelation for me. However, if you’re looking for simplified methods for changing your mindset and pulling yourself out of the dumps, you may find some use for this book.
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Sep 17, 2009 Michael Todd rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: self-help

Though written over 50 years before "The Secret" by Rhonda Byrne, it almost exactly mirrors that book. The terminology may be different ("pictureize" instead of "visualize") but the techniques are similar.

I've used techniques put forth in "The Secret" and in this book and they do work. Put bluntly, it has to be believed to work in order to work.

If nothing else, there is practical advice for the aid of sleeping, clearing your mind and reducing your level of anger in tense situations. Additional...more

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Aug 15, 2012 Chris Munson rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: religion, self-improvement

I picked up ‘The Power of Positive Thinking’ as a solution for my nagging habit of thinking negatively and expecting the worst. Of course, I’d heard of the title…but I didn’t know much about it. This book was definitely not what I was expecting. The best way that I can describe this book would be to say that it’s one part Napoleon Hill’s ‘Think and Grow Rich’, one part Dale Carnegie’s ‘How to Stop Worrying and Start Living’, one part Andy Andrews’ ‘Traveler’s Gift’ and three parts Holy Bible. Pe...more

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Aug 20, 2007 Jennifer Holland rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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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Feb 03, 2011 Garrett Haynes rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I was surprised to find Norman Vincent Peale was a Christian. A few of the Bible verses he quotes he takes out of context but for the most part I find his advice on the use of Bible verses to empower successful living to be helpful. The Bible says a man who keeps his mind on the Scriptures prospers. True to the form of "success" literature he cites many examples of people who have gone from negative filled failures to positive filled successes. These examples are more powerful than simply saying...more

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Nov 04, 2012 Sally George rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I read this book over 35 years ago, at a stage in my life when I needed to leave home and go out into the world. It did help me then. I decided to re-read it as I am at a different stage in life, will soon be the big 60 and don't want to turn into a grumpy old woman! It is easy to lapse into grumbling and groaning - especially when it is all you hear at work and from the friends who have become negative. Well, I did enjoy the book and it has reminded me that looking at life positively (every clo...more

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Sep 18, 2008 Kathleen rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: no one

I found this book pretty useless. I understand the power of faith in God, but if you're going to write a whole book you need to have something other than that mantra repeated on every page. There are no practical tips and its written as if he's a grade school teacher talking to his students. Read Pema Chodron instead, or even Martin Seligman's books about optimism and happiness.

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Jan 25, 2013 Frankiejohnny rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

A great introduction to the world of Positive Thinking, and the law of attraction.
It is somewhat dated, and is geared toward men. I was not prepared for the amount of Christian influence and Bible Scripture that would be in the book, and that can be offputting, since these principles work for anyone, not just people who believe in Jesus Christ. But the teachings are still the same... Overall, it was a very good book, with many references to "how to's" to get you thinking positive, letting go of...more

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Feb 09, 2008 Carl rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: those seeking self-help with religious undertones

Shelves: self-motivation

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...

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Apr 09, 2012 Heidi rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Every time I read this book, I tell myself I should read it every year. And then I forget for seven or eight years before stumbling across it again. But it always seems to appear in my life when I need it, so I guess that's okay.

Norman Vincent Peale gives chapter after chapter of tangible ways to feel happier. Some of the examples are a little dated now (those darned Communists better not take over the country!) but most of it is still practicable today. Coming from an unapologetically Christian...more

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Feb 18, 2010 Laura rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I'm not a self-help book fan. Just because you have a good idea, doesn't mean you have enough material to write an entire book about it, right? I usually get a lot out of the author's introduction paragraph where he introduces his idea--and then it all goes downhill from there. The rest of the book rehashes his idea in each chapter with cheesy fillers, quotes and anecdotes that miraculously happened in exactly the way needed to drive the point home.

This book has some of all that self-help book...more

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Nov 09, 2009 Chad Warner rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: non-fiction, self-help

A few people told me that that this was among the great self-improvement books. Not knowing anything about the book or author, I decided to read it. Because of the recommendations I had received, I was very surprised at how explicitly Christian the book is; I was expecting something a secular "pull yourself up by your own bootstraps" kind of self-improvement book. Instead, the author focuses on prayer and involving God in every aspect of your life; and not just in one or two chapters, but all of...more

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Feb 09, 2013 Jeff rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I read this book as I was also reading in Philippians. Found this book to be about 8 chapters too long. He continued to say the same things. My main problem with the book is that it focuses too much on man and less on God. Yes, he quotes Scripture and speaks of God, and there are places where he says you need a relationship with Jesus Christ, but all in all, too man focused. God is not our partner, He is our leader, He is our all in all. We can visualize and prayerize, to use words Dr. Peale use...more

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Sep 18, 2011 Gwen Gardner rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

If you ever need a pick-me-up, this is the book to read. Normal Vincent Peale does not make you work for it, either. It is written in down-to-earth language and old-fashioned dialect that everybody can understand. It lacks modern psychobabble and terminology and completely captures Dr. Peale's humble upbringing.

The premise is based on how your thoughts determine how you think about yourself. When you think positively, positive things happen to you. When you think negatively, negative things hap...more

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Mar 21, 2008 Jeremiah rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I dont usually go for books in the self help genre but then I like to read books that friends recommend. Someone recommended this to me but I had a hard time getting past theology that the author takes as a given from his readers.

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May 13, 2009 Myken rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I picked this book up at D.I. last summer--my grandma was a fan of Norman Vincent Peale. The book took me several months to read--not a sit down and breeze through it in two days novel. But I really loved the content of this book.

Mr. Peale does not present any ideas we have not heard before, but for me, it is always beneficial to be reminded that we choose--to be happy, content, peaceful, optomistic, or the opposites to these.

Every great idea or thought was backed up with scripture--mostly fro...more

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Aug 22, 2007 Nicole Marquette rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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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Feb 21, 2012 Megankellie added it · review of another edition

Shelves: holier-than-thou, existentialcrisis, genderageidentity, cantdoitcantfinish

I picked this up because I liked what I read in the bookstore, it was Christmas/EmotionalShitstorm, and New York had violently robbed me of hope. This book entirely changed Phyllis Diller's life and I love Phyllis Diller. I am very sad to say I could not get into it and felt like the undercurrent was "I think you're a moron" and "I think you have no actual experience of humans." He'd say like "This guy was sad. I told this guy to say bible verse X. He did. He is no longer sad." I personally enjo...more

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May 03, 2011 Sandi rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: personal-growth

I had been wanting to read this book for a long time, I have heard it mentioned many times in the past. I am a great believer in positive thinking and the laws of attraction. Though, I was surprised to find out this book comes from the Christian perspective, exclusively. I still found some of it beneficial, it brings up many good points, like our physical illnesses can be tied to our negative thinking. I just prefer my self-help books to be from a spiritual, not religious ideology. I'm also taki...more

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Nov 19, 2012 Trenton Judson rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This book has some fruitful insights and some powerful motivational thinking habits. Much of the book is steeped in Christian theology, so if you are not a Christian then it may be a little difficult to navigate around it, but there are some very worthwhile sentiments if you can.

Peale encourages us to "Get absolutely enthralled in something. Throw yourself into it with abandon. Get out of yourself. Be somebody. Do something" and you can't help but admire somebody that is trying to get the best...more

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Feb 05, 2010 Myth Girl rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: spiritual-physical-mental-health

I've been listening to this book on my drive to and from work, and I think it really helps with my outlook! Definitely a good way to start the day. I listened to the book on tape as a child to help me fall asleep because I found the narrator's voice soothing. As an adult, I now appreciate that the narrator is the author. However, in this unabridged version, his narration is sometimes interrupted by a female narrator that recaps what you've just heard. I didn't think this was necessary, and it to...more

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Jan 23, 2010 Jill rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This book will only work for you if you read and act. If you only read the book and don't practice the principles it won't work for you. This book needs to be read and marked so you can go back to it (and do go back to it) and practice the positive
tips he gives you. This book reminds me of the Secret; The biggest difference is that the author of The Power of Positive Thinking brings God into his book along with the Bible. The Secret was written many years after this book and I wonder how much o...more

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