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The Power Of Positive Thinking The (Abridged): A Practical Guide To Mastering The Problems Of Everyday Living Audiobook, by Norman Vincent Peale Play Audiobook Sample

The Power Of Positive Thinking The (Abridged): A Practical Guide To Mastering The Problems Of Everyday Living Audiobook

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Read By: Norman Vincent Peale Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 2.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 1.88 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: May 2001 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780743570565

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

4

Longest Chapter Length:

60:05 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

52:40 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

56:41 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

13

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Publisher Description

An international bestseller with over five million copies in print, The Power of Positive Thinking has helped men and women around the world to achieve fulfillment in their lives through Dr. Norman Vincent Peale’s powerful message of faith and inspiration.

In this phenomenal bestseller, “written with the sole objective of helping the reader achieve a happy, satisfying, and worthwhile life,” Dr. Peale demonstrates the power of faith in action. With the practical techniques outlined in this book, you can energize your life—and give yourself the initiative needed to carry out your ambitions and hopes. You’ll learn how to:

· Believe in yourself and in everything you do

· Build new power and determination

· Develop the power to reach your goals

· Break the worry habit and achieve a relaxed life

· Improve your personal and professional relationships

· Assume control over your circumstances

· Be kind to yourself

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"I read this book over 35 years ago, at a stage in my life when I needed to leave home and go out into the world. It did help me then. I decided to re-read it as I am at a different stage in life, will soon be the big 60 and don't want to turn into a grumpy old woman! It is easy to lapse into grumbling and groaning - especially when it is all you hear at work and from the friends who have become negative. Well, I did enjoy the book and it has reminded me that looking at life positively (every cloud has a silver lining) gives you happiness and confidence. Just one sentence in the book makes a difference "every time you have a negative thought, replace it with a positive one". As this book was written in 1952, I am now reading a similar book, with excellent reviews, that was written recently, which should be a good contrast. As I will always want my friends and family to enjoy my company, rather than come and see me out of duty, I aim to grow old gracefully and in a good mood :-)"

— Sally (5 out of 5 stars)

Awards

  • New York Times bestseller

The Power Of Positive Thinking The Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Story Rating: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    — Sergio Lanzieri, 1/13/2017
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    " I have listened to this audio book countless times. If you truly believe in the power of God you must believe in the power of faith. The Power of Positive Thinking is the power of your faith. I love this book and have bought several copies to give to others. I believe in the power of God and I enjoy listening to the audio books so much I keep one in my vehicle at all times. I must have loaned out my last copy and that is why I am writing a review. I am ordering more. Believe!! "

    — Lisa, 10/13/2015
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    " I can't believe how many copies of this book were sold; based on anecdotal baloney..."I know a guy who had no brains and no prospects, he just told himself that he could be a millionaire...and he became one!!!" The only reason to read this book is combat people who've read it. "

    — Joe, 2/17/2014
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    " ini buku pertama yang menghentak pola pikir saya yang acuh dan pesimis pada segala hal. membuang saya dari cangkang yang saya yakini erat-erat. "

    — Tetuko, 2/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " You know how some books are hard to put down? Well this one is hard to hold onto. The urge to hurl it across the room is almost irresistible. In the end, I gave in to the urge. Utter drivel. Avoid. "

    — Colin, 2/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Gave it a 4 due to the many "stories" of others. I wish there were more tangible ways to do all the things he suggests. He does give many scriptures to recite, which sounds like a great idea- i will strive to do this, but right now still working on clearing my mind daily. Overall, it has changed me and I will require my kiddos to read this at some point! "

    — Nickole, 2/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " 2nd best book I ever read. First is the bible. Practical techniques that employ faith. I know I will read it again. I recommend this book to EVERYONE. "

    — Troy, 1/22/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " This is an inspiring book! This book has been updated by "The Secret" which uses the same concepts but takes out God. "

    — Debbie, 1/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I think this is a must read book for anyone wanting to improve their life. I am sure Dr. Peale has changed the thinking of many currently successful people. "

    — Jean, 1/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " This book was written in the 1950's and I've heard it's pretty much the same thing as The Power of Now. I liked it and found it to be inspiring, but it soon became very repetitive. He could have basically cut it in half. "

    — Sara, 12/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I loved this book! I read it two times in a row. Super motivating, and still relevant even though it was written so long ago. Now to apply it all! "

    — Anita, 11/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " A good book with little of everything. Although if you hate religious preaching, this book may sound to you like a sermon. For me a religion is just a set of ideas for specific living and I've started to become indifferent to all religions and all Gods. So I'll recommend it. "

    — Pankaj, 10/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " felt gr8 after reading it during ma nadir !!!got to see the book randomly at a bookstall ...purchased ..n read a bit everyday ...reely worked...giving a trial wud nt at ol be a bad idea !!! :) "

    — Rahul, 10/21/2013
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    " This is an awesome book and I am reading it again to imbibe the teachings.Its a beautiful book about wonders of faith. Doesn't assert of any mumbo-jumbo but its nice "

    — Shrikanya, 9/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " It got me thinking.. to make people like you.. it begins with a simple gesture such as remembering their name, to show that you are interested in them, and then strive to praise and be merry when they are up and solemn when they are down. "

    — Eugene, 9/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " this book articulate the concerns and attitudes of ppl towards life...on how to deal in life positively=) "

    — Ruby, 8/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " i know others find it dated, but i find this book comforting and relevant "

    — Therese, 7/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " A must read for everyone! "

    — Chris, 6/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I am so glad that I read this book. It is a good reminder that our minds are powerful and so is the power of faith when we really apply it in our lives. A good practical way of applying the principles of Christianity. "

    — Gina, 5/18/2013
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    " Peale's work is a favorite "go to" when the going gets rough. Of recent, my entire family is reviewing it. I keep it by my bed. "

    — Nancee, 9/9/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " As a writer, if I had not read this as a young woman I would be curled up sucking my thumb. A writer's life is hard. These words are so engrained that I must say 'thank you' to my parents for insisting I read it. "

    — Robin, 6/17/2012
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    " Wonderful book!! As dr Peale says," this book is simply a series of practical & workable techniques for living a successful life." "

    — Donna, 1/21/2012
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    " Don't laugh! This actually helped me during a difficult time. "

    — Travis, 10/31/2011
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    " Excellent Book! If you're struggling with negativity or negative self-talk, this book will spur you on to encourage you to see things in a different light. "

    — Jen, 9/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I like the idea of this book, but I had a hard time getting over his writing style and thought it just a tad far-fetched. Call me a skeptic... "

    — Karen, 5/4/2011
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    " i know others find it dated, but i find this book comforting and relevant "

    — Therese, 5/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " was a nice read, learnt some good things. Though i would say its a self help book, not much of a interesting book but has got great many good ideas.it has taught me the benefit of being spiritual, which i actually am not..or wud say ..not much. has great many good ideas. "

    — ankur, 4/19/2011
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    " Good reinforcement of keeping your thoughts positive. A continual reminder that power can be obtained from the bible and prayer. "

    — Jason, 3/15/2011
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    " A solid text on Christian Faith with clear instructions on how - to apply. This is very important and is often missing in many Christian Texts. Very Practical! "

    — Adedayo, 2/9/2011
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    " This is an inspiring book! This book has been updated by "The Secret" which uses the same concepts but takes out God. "

    — Debbie, 1/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Wow! All I can say is wow! This is amazing - a total life changing experience. "

    — Morgan, 1/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Really helped me to change my perspective. "

    — Amy, 12/29/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " made me think differently about people and about my self to to be positive all the times help me to be calm and think other wise about circumstances i loved it . "

    — Mary, 12/22/2010
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I don't know why, but this book did not appeal to me. I heard about this book the whole time I was growing up, bought a copy at age 21, tried to read it straight through (three times!) but just couldn't. Sorry, but this one didn't do much for me. "

    — Peregrine, 12/13/2010

About Norman Vincent Peale

Dr. Norman Vincent Peale (1898–1993) was a minister and author known for his book, The Power of Positive Thinking. Some of his other popular works include The Art of Living, A Guide to Confident Living, and The Tough-Minded Optimist. His radio and television program, The Art of Living, lasted for fifty-four years. He is the founder of a number of organizations and publications, including the Positive Thinking Foundation, Guideposts magazine, and the Horatio Alger Association. He earned degrees from Ohio Weslyan University and Boston University School of Theology.