Power Of Positive Thinking

Version: Unabridged (Abridged version available here)
Author: Norman Vincent Peale , Scott W. Ventrella
Narrator: Norman Vincent Peale
Genres: Business, Self-help
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Published In: May 2001
# of Units: 4 CDs
Length: 4 hours
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Overview

Translated into fifteen languages with more than 7 million copies sold, The Power of Positive Thinking is unparalleled in its extraordinary capacity for restoring the faltering faith of millions. In this insightful program, Dr. Peale offers the essence of his profound method for mastering the problems of everyday living. You will learn:

* How to eliminate that most devastating handicap -- self doubt
* How to free yourself from worry, stress and resentment
* How to climb above problems to visualize solutions and then attain them
* Simple prayerful exercises that you can do everyday, throughout the day, to reinforce your new-found habit of happiness

Eliminating all the negative thoughts that prevent you from achieving happiness and success, The Power of Positive Thinking is an inspiring program that will help you create a positive change in your life.

Reviews (10)

Written by Kristina Easley on March 25th, 2013

  • Book Rating: 5/5

Personally I am enjoying this book.. I am of the opinion that everyone has a capability to research and investigate a book prior to purchasing it. If you bought this book and felt irritated that it had too much focus on God then consider it a lesson learned and move on. Whether it fits into your belief system our not does not undermine the fact that having a better life is in each of our control. We just have to find that thing that makes us unleash it.

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Written by MarkW from San Diego, CA on May 25th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 4/5

This book is not for everybody - especially not for those who are offended by the liberal use of the Bible in a motivational series. Dr. Peale approaches the Bible as the wellspring of many of the ideas prevalent in today's "insipirational" movement. I tend to agree with him and would argue that many motivational speakers have pilfered some of the Bible's more profound ideas and repackaged them as their own (Covey/Chopra/Robbins/Zigler/etc). He places the Bible front and center and says "Here is how you deal with this life issue..." Now it must be said that the tapes reflect a certain bias of the times(1950's). There are some hints of chauvinism and overdue emphasis on material prosperity - but it doesn't detract too much from the message. So, again, if you are sympathetic to or curious about Christian doctrine - you'll actually appreciate this series - especially its no-nonsense delivery. But if you aren't you will feel "proselytized", most likely.

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Written by Anonymous on November 18th, 2006

  • Book Rating: 2/5

I think that this book is very clinical and not very practical ! There is some practical things in this book but all in all it is not for the adverage person.

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Written by Beth Horrigan from Grandville, MI on August 22nd, 2005

  • Book Rating: 5/5

don't let the other reviews discourage you...there is no other way to get through life, be it business or personal, without the "one" true GOD! this helps to keep you focused on what matters, staying on GOD'S path, and enjoy all the blessings he is waiting to give you!

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Written by Anonymous on June 7th, 2005

  • Book Rating: 1/5

It's not what I thought it would be, too spiritual.

The Title Says it All

Written by John Cunningham from Danville, CA on April 27th, 2005

  • Book Rating: 1/5

And if you've read it, you don't need to read the book. Let me sum it up for you: - Think Postively About Yourself (through Jesus) - repeat that 3 times - Think Happy Thoughts (through Jesus) - repeat that 3 times etc.

Religious...

Written by Selena Hernandez on February 1st, 2005

  • Book Rating: 1/5

The description doesn't say that all of the teachings and ideas presented in this book are all based on Christian ideals. It sounded like I was at a Sunday sermon. I was anticipating a little more than "have faith in Christ and everything will be just fine."

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Written by John Phillips from Utah, UT on February 1st, 2005

  • Book Rating: 2/5

Although I've heard a lot of good about the book, I found this short edition to be very simplistic and agree with the other reviewers, very Christian. Uses Bible messages for your postive thoughts such as, "Through Christ I can do all things, which strenghten me" etc.

Terrible

Written by Anonymous on December 10th, 2004

  • Book Rating: 1/5

Should have been under spiritual heading, not self improvement.

If I Wanted to Hear a Sermon, I'd go to Church

Written by Kara from Vancouver, BC on October 4th, 2004

  • Book Rating: 2/5

While the overall messages in this recording are clear and, well, positive, I was surprised by how much of a tribute to Christianity this really was. I appreciate that many people find strength and positivity in their religious beliefs, but if you don't happen to be one of them, you may find yourself tuning out, thus losing some of the important information. I much prefered the "Power of Positive Thinking in Business" edition in this series.

Author Details

Author Details

Peale, Norman Vincent

Norman Vincent Peale is the author of forty-six books, including the international bestseller The Power of Positive Thinking. One of the most influentianl clergymen of his time, Dr Peale's legacy continues today through the peale Center for Christian Living, the Outreach Division of Guideposts.
Norman Vincent Peale es escritora de cuarenta y seis libros, incluyendo el mejor vendido internacional. El Poder del Pensamiento Positivo. Es uno de los hombres religiosos mas influyentes en su tiempo; el legado del Dr. Peale se difunde hoy a traves del Peale Center for Christian Living, Division d

Ventrella, Scott W.

Scott Ventrella, in addition to his work with the Peale Center, is Principal of Positive Dynamics, a company that develops and implements performance improvement programs by tapping the inherent potential in people. The author began his career with the Juran Institute, a leading professional-services firm in quality management consulting and training. An adjunct professor at Fordham University's Graduate School of Business, Ventrella has also been a guest lecturer at Columbia, Dartmouth, New York University, and the University of Connecticut. He lives in Ridgefield, Connecticut, with his famil