The Power of Positive Thinking

This is a reprint of Norman Vincent Peale's classic self-help tract, read by millions in the last half century who were inspired by Peale's belief that faith in yourself makes good things happen to you. It explains the ways in which self-confidence can help an individual lead a happier and more relaxed, energetic, and satisfying life. Dr. Norman Vincent Peale (1898-1993) was an American minister and author known for his work in popularizing the concept of positive thinking, especially through his best-selling book The Power of Positive Thinking. He served as the pastor of Marble Collegiate Church, New York, from 1932 until his death, leading a Reformed Church in America congregation. Peale was a personal friend of President Richard Nixon. President Donald Trump attended Peale's church while growing up, as well as marrying his first wife there. Peale's ideas and techniques were controversial, and he received frequent criticism both from church figures and from the psychiatric profession.