The Power of Positive Thinking : Ten Traits for Maximum Results

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Summary: don't waste your money...
Review: If you are looking for a religious sermon and want to pay $10 for it, then buy this book. If you want a more informative book that tells you a little more on how to better control your thinking and make yourself into a more positive person other than "just go to church and pray a lot", this isn't it. Now, don't get me wrong, I AM a religious person and DO go to church, but I wasn't looking for an oversimplified christian message. The description is a little misleading. In fact the title is misleading. It should be "TWO Traits for Maximum Results" ...trait 1 is 'go to church' and trait 2 is 'pray'. And all the real information he covers on these two topics could be covered in a paragraph or two. But then he wouldn't be selling as many copies now, would he?

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Summary: Inspiring and uplifting
Review: Reading this book has encouraged me to continue seeking inspiration from the Bible. In fact, it has helped me to focus less on the size of my obstacles, and rely more on God. Peale writes with a relentless sense of faith and optimism. Some of his quoted conversations don't sound like the kind of conversations that people (especially men) ordinarily have with each other in the casual atmospheres that he describes, but they drive the point home in a way that it sticks. Every day I read a few pages, and every day I walked away more relaxed, believing that God would see me through whatever challenges he put before me. I have learned not to be so self-critical, and hence feel freed up to socialize and work without the weight of self-doubt and fear of failure. I have not committed Peale's "prescriptions" to memory (there are a few too many to exercise daily), but have instead made it a point to turn to scripture and prayer daily to unload the baggage of doubt, and renew my faith in God's promises. Peale's other books are definitely on my "to-read" list.