"This is a result book....It is the story of the thrilling things that happened to people when they applied the principles of dynamic change to their lives." -- Norman Vincent Peale
This accessible, all-encompassing guide will help you to achieve success and confidence, a sense of well-being, and an inner strength that you never dreamed possible. How? Through positive thinking -- a form of thought that involves looking for the best results from the worst conditions. Dr. Peale's time-honored methods include:
• step-by-step advice for developing personal strength
• confidence-building words to live by
• sound, sensible ways to overcome self-doubt
• effective strategies for achieving good health
• a program to release the vast energies within you
• accepting ourselves and our individual needs
• embracing the spiritual forces that surround you
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Customer Reviews
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Dr. Peale has given me shampoo for my brain !  
By on 1998-06-13
This is a review by God-fearing guy. When I first read this book, I just 'enjoyed' the quotes by the author. But when difficulties cornered my life, I once again turned to this book to find how 'meaningful and practical' they are. It really works ! In the very first chapter, there is a prayer "I believe You have a plan for my life, so there must be some purpose.....". This prayer gives me a closer connection with God. The wordings, "Always act as if it were impossible to fail and God will see you through" are really boosting for all aspiring personality. The idea of shampoo for the brain is really catchy. Personally, to flush my negative feelings, I read Peale's books or other books of Inspiration, as soon as I wake up. The law of abundance, the idea of health, handling difficult, overcoming pressure and the knowledge of spiritual forces.... everything gave me a new dimension in my thinking pattern. This book is not only for those who meet failures but for those who are climbing up without the idea of The Supreme Power.
The Best Self Help Book
By A2WOI1MWFWBINM on 2002-03-07
All I can say is that I had tried to read The Power of Positve Thinking several times but never was able to get into it. However after getting out of the Hospital having received a Stem Cell bone marrow transplant, I found myself in desparate need of a mental pick me up. I was simply not able to think positively about life or my health and I was also very weak physically. I found this little paperback on the shelf and took it into the bathroom. Each day I would read a couple of sentences or more. With the type of illness I had, it was very important that I develop and maintain a positive mental outlook in order to harness the "placebo effect" (being healthy because I think I am healthy would be an example). When I started my regimen of reading a little bit each day, I would say I was almost a zero in mental strength. Gradually, I started to get little pieces out of the examples of the book and I started practicing those pieces. I found that just these little steps yielded visible results. Eventually, I finished the book. Then I read it again in the same way. I have made a check list of things to do each day in order to maintain the mental strength I have acquired from reading the book. I am reading it for a 3rd time now. Recently I recommended to a friend to read it and found myself volunteering my original copy of this 1959 little paperback which sold for 60 cents at the time. ... I recommend this book to everyone.
Powerful and Inspiring
By A1BMKEJ61X57EU on 2004-04-26
Dr. Peale has always been a master communicator. He is one of my favorite authors. He makes the application of spiritual principles so real and so exciting to do. This classic is filled with his usual stories of people from myriad backgrounds who bear testimony to the fact that what he teaches works.Chapter 13 is a slight deviation from the main topic of the book, but it loosely ties in. It is about the spiritual forces around us, the mysterious powers we do not fully understand, but occasionally catch glimpses of. This chapter puts some issues on the table to be probed later. The only reason I didn't give this book a 5 rating is because in one place he tries to tie in religions other than Christianity. Jesus is the way, the truth, the life. He isn't an option.
Incredible Book
By A6HZ4G4G5RWNK on 2006-08-22
Peale is the master at comprehensively and clearly describing the process of achieving results through spirituality and positive thinking. Read everyone of his books and the information will be embedded into your soul and will literally push you toward success. The power of the human being is incredible and his books are vthe guide to apping into this immense force. Go and discover genuine and lasting success and peace in your precious life.
it will inspire you
By on 1999-10-14
please send me i need it for my final exam on my personality development subject. thank you
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