Rating: Summary: A Very Inspiring Book Review: Even though this book first came out in 1952, it continues to be one of my favorite books. It can really change someone. I like all the down to earth techniques Dr. Peal uses and how they REALLY work. In fact they seem to be even more appropriate now days......
Rating: Summary: One of my first self-help books Review: A Great book from a Great Christian and Great Person. This book will help anyone regardless of religion
Rating: Summary: remains the best system within a book for self-help. Review: Peale can do more than give you a new perception of reality, he can change your entire level of discipline and enthusiasm. Like anything else though, you "gotta wanna" !!
Peale has an effective procedure of emptying your mind of denigrating, even diabolical thoughts on a regular basis and refilling it with positive ideas, that when done consistently will transform your mind into an indelible force that will no longer yearn for someone else's approval or validity. The only self help you'll need !!
Rating: Summary: For starters, this book got me out of a severe depression! Review: I am 15 years old and I used to suffer from depression, It got so bad that I had to be send to a mental hospital. There my mother gave me the book as a gift, I learned so much from it that I am happy today
Rating: Summary: Hope and Encouragement Review: This book has changed lives. Norman Vincent Peale writes simply and profoundly, and with warmth and caring -- instilling courage, hope and confidence. Get a copy of this book for you or someone you care about, and read it cover to cover
Rating: Summary: This book literally turns failure into success. Review: Norman Vincent Peale virtually coined the phrase "positive thinking" which he used as a synonym for faith and for the power of belief. In friendly, down-to-earth style, and with a sincerity that makes the pages glow, the author shows how to triumph over self-doubt, fear, and illness, but doesn't stop there. He goes on to show how anyone in any circumstances can achieve anything to which they aspire -- whether health, longevity, business success -- or all three! Peale, by the way, "proved his pudding" by himself becoming an eminently respected public figure, living to the age of 92, and achieving multi-millionaire status.This book has helped countless numbers of people achieve their dreams
Rating: Summary: Wonderful...A Classic!! Review: This book helps one at home and at work! There are always two ways of seeing a situation, any given situation. Peale puts it in simple language and does not try to loose the reader in psycho-babble. GREAT BOOK~~
Rating: Summary: "Nothing on earth is greater..." Review: "than the human mind in potential power." NVP A Peale classic!!! Another spring cleaning survivor! My copy has been rained on etc. but not ruined! I'm not throwing this one out. I first read this many, many moons ago in college. My father had passed away during that time and I was unsure I would be able to complete my studies. My mind was flooded with so many worries. My sister gave me this book to read and whenever I would regress to my woe is me mode of thinking, she would snap, "Go read your positive thinking book."! I've since read other Norman Vincent Peale books and they're all written on the same lines. I would classify them as self-help books but upon a christian foundation; Norman Vincent Peale was a protestant pastor of Marble Collegiate Church in New York City. The power of positive thinking was published in 1952. My only criticism, and the reason NVP fell from a 5 star grace to 4 is that his ideas fit too much into the traditional American idea of working your way to success and not into the biblical one. The goal of the christian is to become more christ-like in character, not to become a financial success in the American marketplace. But surely there are some people who are genuine christians and are successful that way. But the main thing is the inner character which should reflect Christ's. The sixth chapter on "fuming and fretting" contains my personal favorite verse to meditate on when my mental balance is being tipped: "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee"-Isaiah 26:3. Obviously, I accepted and applied Norman Vincent Peale's practical advice to meditate on and repeat that verse as an antidote to such a mental state. It works for me but might not work for others, if you do not fully comprehend what that 'Thee' (God) is all about. If you don't know who the biblical God is, grab a Bible and read! It's the only book I've read ten times from cover to cover.
Rating: Summary: --->*mysterious TRANSITION*<--- Review: I'm one of the ordinary teens that go out & live life in a typical teen perception (e.g. parties, friends, listenining to music, enjoying youth as it is, etc.) I used to be the type of person who typically never found interests with the ''positive thinking'' category (i was cynical at the time). I read this book one day cause it was lying on top my dad's desk, i was hoping to ''kill time'' by glancing at a few pages. Suddenly, i became attached towards Peale's theories and i began reading from page to page and started applying positive concepts into daily situations (even when ''obstacles'' were bound to hold me back) and mysteriously enough my attitude towards life transformed me into an optimist and a devoted believer in God which in turn, gave me successfull results (especially in my academics!). Hey, you have no need to believe me if you choose too, but I strongly affirm this book WILL alter your mind into becoming a believer with ''The Power of Positive Thinking''. If you're a parent with a stressful life style, THEN THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU. If you're the hard worker feeling as if you're not getting anywhere, THEN THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU. If you're a student feeling ''tripped & zoned out'', THEN THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU. All the people i've mentioned illustrates the average person bombarded with everyday problems (trust me, i literally live with them), yet the solution lies in front of your eyes because this book draws out supplies of confidence, faith in your own abilities, positive affirmations, and spiritual guidance in YOUR life...hey, i wouldn't just waste time to make this book review and neither would the rest of these people who placed an entry analysis for this book. "Faith power brings miracles.."
Rating: Summary: The Power of Being a Good Christian Review: That should be the title of the book. Positive thinking? Um, very minimal. Oh yeh, did I mention you need to think postively? This book refers alot to the Bible. I don't have any problems with that, but I thought the title is pretty misleading. If you don't convert to Christianity after reading this book, I don't know what will. This book leans more to God for help than positive thinking. OK, maybe postive thinking is thinking about God, but how about people not religious? Again, not the best title. I got fooled by the title, decided to read it anyway, and was very disappointed.
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