About this title: One of the most widely read books in America after its publication in the 1950s, THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING is a classic in the field that later became known as self-help. Rev. Peale combined Christian spirituality with an awareness of human pychology and modern problems. His writings inspired and brought consolation to his readers. Here, he ...
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"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. Additionally, I think anyone would be happier and be more pleasant to be around when they shift their thinking to a more positive mindset. This gives exercises to help accomplish that goal.
Again, I feel Mr. Peale's book and Ms. Byrne's book compliment each other. If someone is turned off by "The Secret," believing it to be "Oprahesque," New Age thinking, than read "The Power of Positive Thinking." There aren't many who are more mainstream than he, who comes from a traditional, American religious background.
At the same time, if someone is turned off by a traditional, religious point of view, read "The Secret" (which instead of "God" uses the term "The Universe," when referencing a Higher Power, therefore allowing for many faiths and beliefs). However, if both books are read, I believe a person not only reinforces the basic principles in their mind but also gains additional techniques to achieve their goals.
Again, the caveat is, you have to believe for it to work. You have to remember to use it. If you try for a week and give up, this won't do you any good. However, if you're committed to continually practice what you've learned, be ready to see some amazing things happen in your life!"
"Love, Love this book. Found it during a very difficult time and can't tell you what it did for me! I love it because it takes the scriptures and helps you apply them to help you become a positive thinking person, to look for the good that is there and find it! It helped open up the scriptures to me to understand how to apply them in my life on a daily basis and find the help that Heavenly Father gives us on this earth to do anything! I still reference it today! A keeper!!!"
"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 from the New Testament, some from the Old Testament. I loved the way he used the scriptures to present or confirm ideas and build faith. He was, afterall, a minister!
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