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The Power of Positive Thinking: Special Edition

The Power of Positive Thinking: Special Edition

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  • Author：Norman Vincent Peale
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Summary

'you do not need to be defeated by anything， 。。。 you can have peace of mind， improved health， and a never-ceasing flow of energy。'

The Power of Positive Thinking is a practical， direct-action application of spiritual techniques to overcome defeat and win confidence， success and joy。 Norman Vincent Peale， the father of positive thinking and one of the most widely read inspirational writers of all time， shares his famous formula of faith and optimism which he developed himself by trial and error whilst searching for a way of life。

Millions of people have taken Peale's teachings as their own simple and effective philosophy of living。 His gentle guidance helps to eliminate defeatist attitudes， to know the power you possess and to make the best of your life。

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Reviews

Jared Pangier ，

When I ordered this book for my classroom library， I didn't really know what it was about。 When I found another copy of this book at my mom's house， I still didn't know what it was about。 But now that I've read it， I know and it's beautiful。 Simply the most inspirational and useful book I've read。 I hope others will read it， get inspired， and live a life that matches the plan that God has for their life。As the one-sentence pitch on the front cover says: "Read this book and change your life！" When I ordered this book for my classroom library， I didn't really know what it was about。 When I found another copy of this book at my mom's house， I still didn't know what it was about。 But now that I've read it， I know and it's beautiful。 Simply the most inspirational and useful book I've read。 I hope others will read it， get inspired， and live a life that matches the plan that God has for their life。As the one-sentence pitch on the front cover says: "Read this book and change your life！" 。。。more

Army Grl ，

Too religious

Robert Pecina ，

As you may well know， this book has heavy Christian theme with a heavy emphasis on prayer。 This may be perfect for some readers and others like me， not so much。 This book was recommended to me by an hyper successful businessman and mentor of mine。 Funny enough， I’ve had it for many years collecting dust on my bookshelf， but always thought the title was cheesy and unattractive。 But when someone leaps and bounds ahead of you on a similar path tells you to read something， that’s what you do。 It’s c As you may well know， this book has heavy Christian theme with a heavy emphasis on prayer。 This may be perfect for some readers and others like me， not so much。 This book was recommended to me by an hyper successful businessman and mentor of mine。 Funny enough， I’ve had it for many years collecting dust on my bookshelf， but always thought the title was cheesy and unattractive。 But when someone leaps and bounds ahead of you on a similar path tells you to read something， that’s what you do。 It’s clear to me that this book is not for everyone。 But for the spiritual minded person， regardless of faith， it may be worth while to read on。 Peale gives you plenty of faith based practices and mental exercise to develop a positive outlook on the world， no matter what your situation may currently be。 It’s clear to me that a lot of these exercises are useful in decluttering the mind， discarding old beliefs that don’t serve and or hurt you and replacing them with new positions that do serve you， and strengthening your faith in God （however that may look for you）。 Being such a short book， I’d say it’s worth the read。 Nothing here is groundbreaking， but it does give you a handful of practical tools to put into practice immediately 。。。more

Chekfoung Tan ，

A great book about positivity。 However， almost all principles in this book is based on Christianity teaching。 I don't find this bothering me， even though I am not a Christian。 I suppose you can read the principles and associate them with your faith， which could also be helpful。 My conclusion is that it is all about developing the right mental model。 One line that strikes me the most is "Throw your heart over the bar and your body will follow"。 In fact， using this principle has helped me to overc A great book about positivity。 However， almost all principles in this book is based on Christianity teaching。 I don't find this bothering me， even though I am not a Christian。 I suppose you can read the principles and associate them with your faith， which could also be helpful。 My conclusion is that it is all about developing the right mental model。 One line that strikes me the most is "Throw your heart over the bar and your body will follow"。 In fact， using this principle has helped me to overcome a few challenges at work and in life。 So， I am pleased I picked up this book from a book donation self and probably will keep revisiting some of the principles！ 。。。more

Carrie Young hall ，

This book changed my life in my early 20s。。。 "I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me。" has been my mantra for over 30 years。 This book changed my life in my early 20s。。。 "I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me。" has been my mantra for over 30 years。 。。。more

Asher Bueno ，

I would stay away from this book as a Christian。 The author uses Bible verses out context to support his claims。This book is as trash as The Secret。 Positive thinking is a worldly concept that has zero biblical truth。 The law of attraction is a sham。 Christians who believe such things are deceived by these cancerous new thought / new age type of philosophy。 Let me spell it out to you。 You cannot improve your life by simply thinking positive thoughts。 You are placing hope in your "positive though I would stay away from this book as a Christian。 The author uses Bible verses out context to support his claims。This book is as trash as The Secret。 Positive thinking is a worldly concept that has zero biblical truth。 The law of attraction is a sham。 Christians who believe such things are deceived by these cancerous new thought / new age type of philosophy。 Let me spell it out to you。 You cannot improve your life by simply thinking positive thoughts。 You are placing hope in your "positive thoughts" when God explicitly says that you ought to put your trust and hope in Him alone。 Sorry， your straight up committing idolatry。 Do not believe the lie that your best life is to be now。 Our best life is when we get to heaven。 I would highly recommend to stay away from this book and any "self help" books。 God is your help。 。。。more

Laurent ，

This was a very relaxing and nice read。 I wish I could understand why so many reviews are triggered。 Yes， the author is Christian。 I myself didnt know this when opening the book。 Yes， he mentions the bible， jesus and the church here and there。 And no， you dont have to be a christian to like this book。 I am not， yet I learned alot from the lessons taught in this book。 Sure， there were paragraphs here and there I skipped because they dont appeal to my religious believes but the overall idea is sti This was a very relaxing and nice read。 I wish I could understand why so many reviews are triggered。 Yes， the author is Christian。 I myself didnt know this when opening the book。 Yes， he mentions the bible， jesus and the church here and there。 And no， you dont have to be a christian to like this book。 I am not， yet I learned alot from the lessons taught in this book。 Sure， there were paragraphs here and there I skipped because they dont appeal to my religious believes but the overall idea is still the same。 And before you wonder， no， not everything is backed up by god in a way。 Some of the lessons in this book are overall knowledge such as how th appeal yourself to people and not be disliked。 These are taught without the overly god influence I can imagine a lot dont want。 （The joke gets even better when the reviewers who get triggered by this are Atheist。 Just mad because their personal believes are hurt）。 While I wouldnt want to go out my way to pick up a book from this author again， I wouldnt fight it if faced with it。 Overall， I do recommend this book to anyone who wants to personal improve in （some） aspects of themselves regardless of their religious believes， as all these ideas can be translated into ones own religion （which is easier for Abrahamic religions， as I noticed that some Bible verses here are similiar to certain Quran verses。） 。。。more

Arusha ，

Stopped reading after I had read almost the quarter of it。 The text is quite redundant which makes it boring。

DENISE ，

I found this in our attic as I was looking for books to read。 Although this one took me a while to read， I still find it insightful and filled with wisdom。 It was a better read than "you're not enough （and that's okay）'。 The book provided practical ways on how I can apply the concepts presented- [ ] say I believe 3x in the morning- [ ] leave your problems to God- [ ] remember the verse: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me; and If God is for me， then who can go against me？I also I found this in our attic as I was looking for books to read。 Although this one took me a while to read， I still find it insightful and filled with wisdom。 It was a better read than "you're not enough （and that's okay）'。 The book provided practical ways on how I can apply the concepts presented- [ ] say I believe 3x in the morning- [ ] leave your problems to God- [ ] remember the verse: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me; and If God is for me， then who can go against me？I also loved the fact that the author wrote a letter to the readers in the last page of the book。 I don't think I encountered something like that before。 He said。"We may never meet in person， but in this book we have met。 We are spiritual friends。 I pray for you。 God will help you—so believe and live successfully。"That was so kind of him！ Overall， I'd give this book 4。5 stars。 I don't think I'll recommend it or reread it anytime soon。 Pero I felt peace while I was reading it and it gave me some kind of clarity。 This might be a good book whenever there are problems or whenever I feel confused on what's right/wrong or whenever I feel down and stuck。 FROM THE BOOK—- [ ] Why not draw upon that Higher Power？- [ ] Tranquility and Serenity Tranquility is one of the most beautiful and melodic of all English word， and the mere saying of it tends to induce a tranquil state- [ ] Practice silence- [ ] How we think we feel has a definite effect on how we actually feel physically- [ ] FAITH- [ ] The more you lose yourself in something bigger than yourself， the more energy you will have。 You don't have time to think about yourself and get bogged down in your emotional difficulties。- [ ] The man who is out doing something isn't tired- [ ] It is important to realize that you are dealing with the most tremendous power in the world when you pra- [ ] Prayerize， Picturize， Actualize- [ ] God runs a beauty parlor 。。。more

Shaye ，

Chock full of truths and proven strategies to put into practice。

Yulia ，

It's a very inspiring book full of wisdom。 You do not necessarily need to be religious to believe in the power of positive thinking。 The provided stories motivate me to duplicate some experiences of this book's heroes。 Recommend it for sure！ It's a very inspiring book full of wisdom。 You do not necessarily need to be religious to believe in the power of positive thinking。 The provided stories motivate me to duplicate some experiences of this book's heroes。 Recommend it for sure！ 。。。more

Shahira Zahran ，

Not what I was expecting。 This book is fine as a religion/spirituality one， but shouldn’t be classified under Psychology or Philosophy by any means！ A lot of preaching， and No Science！！

Meriem ，

This book made me so upset， I tried to read it with an open mind but I couldn’t stand the fact that the title doesn’t tell anything about the book。 Everytime the author gives a solution it’s either about reading bible affirmations or going to the church。Dnf。

Aastha ，

Being an Atheist it was tough task to complete this book。 There was time when I felt like leaving it half way but I follow a simple principle that is 'to complete what you have started'， so I had to finish it。 I would give 3。5 to this book， reason being the reference of God in each and every sentence。 I would totally recommend it to anybody who believes in God and has a pessimistic approach towards life because the writer did talk about positive thinking and optimistic lifestyle which is very he Being an Atheist it was tough task to complete this book。 There was time when I felt like leaving it half way but I follow a simple principle that is 'to complete what you have started'， so I had to finish it。 I would give 3。5 to this book， reason being the reference of God in each and every sentence。 I would totally recommend it to anybody who believes in God and has a pessimistic approach towards life because the writer did talk about positive thinking and optimistic lifestyle which is very helpful however， I feel you don't need to worship God or to believe in god to have a positive attitude about life， you can do that by simply believing in yourself。 It's all in your mind。 。。。more

Scientia ，

This is purely religious :/ Pray to God and all your problems will be solved！

Rick Christiansen ，

What a misleading title。 Know before you get started- this is a Christian/religious self help book。 Had I realized this before starting it， I wouldn't have even bothered。 I still read the first half of this book giving it chance after chance， but ultimately just started reading the first page or two of a chapter and then skipping to the next。 Until I ultimately threw the book across the room， glad to be done with it。 Skip this and just read your Bible What a misleading title。 Know before you get started- this is a Christian/religious self help book。 Had I realized this before starting it， I wouldn't have even bothered。 I still read the first half of this book giving it chance after chance， but ultimately just started reading the first page or two of a chapter and then skipping to the next。 Until I ultimately threw the book across the room， glad to be done with it。 Skip this and just read your Bible 。。。more

Ammit P Chawda ，

5。0 ⭐GENRE - SELFHELP / SPIRITUALPosting a book after a long time however this is one of those books which one would enjoy nice and slow！！I got this book as gift from my Principal during my graduation of high school back in 2004 I never kept track of it had almost lost it and got it back from my friend who happened to read it and keep it in his library。Norman Vincent Peale a pastor has shared his experience as a healer and motivational speaker， he has in this book picked up a lot of references f 5。0 ⭐GENRE - SELFHELP / SPIRITUALPosting a book after a long time however this is one of those books which one would enjoy nice and slow！！I got this book as gift from my Principal during my graduation of high school back in 2004 I never kept track of it had almost lost it and got it back from my friend who happened to read it and keep it in his library。Norman Vincent Peale a pastor has shared his experience as a healer and motivational speaker， he has in this book picked up a lot of references from the bible and connected it with real life events and shared his experience in this book。A highly recommended book if you are a Catholic as well as for those readers who are looking forward to reading self help books！！The author has provided exercises in this book that are easy to follow， also one of those books which I will keep returning to until I perfect the exercises mentioned in this book。Thank you ❤️ 。。。more

Grace Clark ，

What are the main ideas？ Power of positive thinking。 There are so many studies that validate this behavior now。 Dr。 Peale knew it and wrote it down 80 years ago。 AMAZING。If I implemented one idea from this book right now， which one would it be？ I can be self deprecating。 STOP and exude my confidence and let the world know that I am on a run for happiness…and bringing that energy out。How would I describe the book to a friend？ Must read…mental model for a successful life。 My opinion: Love it。 Must What are the main ideas？ Power of positive thinking。 There are so many studies that validate this behavior now。 Dr。 Peale knew it and wrote it down 80 years ago。 AMAZING。If I implemented one idea from this book right now， which one would it be？ I can be self deprecating。 STOP and exude my confidence and let the world know that I am on a run for happiness…and bringing that energy out。How would I describe the book to a friend？ Must read…mental model for a successful life。 My opinion: Love it。 Must read read every 10 years。 Or when I need an uplift。 。。。more

marysia ，

4，25

Astha ，

I resonate with the author's thought process but could not relate to numerous Bible references。 This book at times seems one sided towards Christianity and not god in general。 Being an Hindu， I could not relate to the depth of it。 We need more such books from Hindu perspective。 I resonate with the author's thought process but could not relate to numerous Bible references。 This book at times seems one sided towards Christianity and not god in general。 Being an Hindu， I could not relate to the depth of it。 We need more such books from Hindu perspective。 。。。more

Vulcan ，

It's a great book。 Though it's based on the Bible and spiritual knowledge it is still a book that will help u improve yourself。 Read with a open mind and u will like it。 It's a great book。 Though it's based on the Bible and spiritual knowledge it is still a book that will help u improve yourself。 Read with a open mind and u will like it。 。。。more

David ，

I read The Power of Positive Thinking after having had it spoon fed to me in various forms through corporate workshops and so forth。 The book was useful but not really necessary; although， a couple of my supervisors must have thought it would do me some good。

Magdalena ，

3，5

Julia DelaRosa ，

Must read for personal development

Arjun Babu ，

Good read。 This book suggests practical ways to overcome difficulties taking a spiritual route。

Jay Schutt ，

Nothing positive to report。

Wissal H ，

La confiance en soi croyez en vous et en vos capacité ， le manque de confiance et un handicap et les gens obsédés par l’échec doivent réévaluer ses qualités si non ils vont vivent dans l'enfer de manque de confiance et la peur permanante。 la confiance et optimisme。Penser sainement。Esprit paisible = répéter des mots à haute voix（ tranquillité- sincérité - 。。 saine 。。。） aide à apaiser L’esprit ， les mots que nous utilisent affectent directement nos pensées。La haine bloque l'énergieLe pouvoir de la La confiance en soi croyez en vous et en vos capacité ， le manque de confiance et un handicap et les gens obsédés par l’échec doivent réévaluer ses qualités si non ils vont vivent dans l'enfer de manque de confiance et la peur permanante。 la confiance et optimisme。Penser sainement。Esprit paisible = répéter des mots à haute voix（ tranquillité- sincérité - 。。 saine 。。。） aide à apaiser L’esprit ， les mots que nous utilisent affectent directement nos pensées。La haine bloque l'énergieLe pouvoir de la priérre = l'art de retarder leProcessus de vieillissementEspérer le meilleur et vous l’obtiendrez Apprendre à croire Faire face au difficultés = réalité essentielle = ne jamais fait peur des difficultés。Enrichir l'esprit par des pensées positives et éviter le fait cumulatif des idées négatifs Fuir le soucis & chasser l'anxiété : car c'est la cause directe de toutes maladies chronique mortelle hypertension artérielle problème cardiaques arthrite 。。。 la solution = vider l'esprit surtout avant le coucher et adopter une stratégie spirituelle afin de tout dégager 。。。more

Naveen Kumar ，

GoodWhy this book？？？Often we neglect the power of thoughts。 Just because it is in our mind it doesn't mean they are weak。 They are the source and strength of great ideas。 The faith has a strong positive effect on the thoughts“THE GREATEST DISCOVERY OF MY GENERATION IS THAT HUMAN BEINGS CAN ALTER THEIR LIVES BY ALTERING THEIR ATTITUDES OF MIND。”“If ye have faith … nothing shall be impossible unto you。” （Matthew 17:20）Dr。 Karl Menninger。 He said， “ATTITUDES ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN FACTS。”“God is w GoodWhy this book？？？Often we neglect the power of thoughts。 Just because it is in our mind it doesn't mean they are weak。 They are the source and strength of great ideas。 The faith has a strong positive effect on the thoughts“THE GREATEST DISCOVERY OF MY GENERATION IS THAT HUMAN BEINGS CAN ALTER THEIR LIVES BY ALTERING THEIR ATTITUDES OF MIND。”“If ye have faith … nothing shall be impossible unto you。” （Matthew 17:20）Dr。 Karl Menninger。 He said， “ATTITUDES ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN FACTS。”“God is with me; God is helping me; God is guiding me。”“Be bold， and mighty forces will come to your aid。”“If God be for us， who can be against us？” （Romans 8:31）“I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHICH STRENGTHENETH ME。” （Philippians 4:13）“Let nothing disturb you。 Let nothing frighten you。 Everything passes away except God。 God alone is sufficient。”“Where two or three are gathered together in my name， there am I in the midst of them。” （Matthew 18:20）“‘If thou canst believe， all things are possible to him that believeth。’ （Mark 9:23） 。。。more

Maisie Ross ，

A lot of great concepts underlying the book， but it is often hard to read as it is clouded with preaching for Christianity。 If you can see past that though， the messages everyone should live by！

James ，

A good book based around the concept of visualizing positive outcomes and making them your reality。 Each chapter， or at least most of the chapters and with a numbered list of suggestions that summarize the chapter。 I can see myself going back and reviewing the chapter titles and those lists at the end。 A worthwhile read。

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