The Power of Positive Thinking by Vincent Norman Peale is must read for anyone who is seeking the answers to life's struggles. It has sold over fifteen million copies and translated into many languages, The Power of Positive Thinking is a great achievement by the father of positive thinking.
The purpose of the book is to provide a gateway for the reader to achieve a happier and fulfilling life. Dr Vincent Norman Peale depicts various ways in which people can succeed in attaining happier living. The foundations of this book are solely constructed from Theological and Christian teachings, providing various helpful and insightful messages that can be used in everyday life.
Learn how to overcome some of life's challenges such as building better relationships, dealing with worry, stress, insomnia, building self confidence, how to overcome your fears and how to achieve your dreams.
Reading this book can also help in the cessation of smoking by putting into practice the principles and concepts described, for e.g. principles such as, "Formulate and stamp indelibly on your mind a mental picture of yourself succeeding. Hold this mental picture of yourself succeeding. Hold this mental picture tenaciously. Never permit it to fade. Your mind will seek to develop this picture. Never think of yourself as failing; never doubt the reality of the mental image." Simple principles such as these are depicted throughout the book and explained how to be used.
A plethora of biblical excerpts are stated throughout and clearly explained. Practicing positive affirmations such as, "I can do all things through Christ which strengthen me." (Philippians iv. 13.)" and "Fret not thyself..." (Psalm xxxvii. 1).Simple spiritual teachings that can be used in everyday life.
Repetitious dialogue is used throughout as a tool to allow the principles outlined to sink into the readers mind. Towards the middle of the book, this technique becomes apparent but very effective.
As a Christian focused book, it may not be for everyone due to different religious backgrounds, although its underlying teachings/messages can be applied by anyone. From troubled teens to overworked, run down adults looking for rejuvenation in life.
