The Tough-Minded Optimist

Norman Vincent Peale

Language: English

Publisher: Touchstone

Published: Jan 1, 1961

Description:

"If you want to live in this tough world and still have some real faith and optimism, this book is for you." -- Norman Vincent Peale

The many ills of the modern world can be debilitating. With so much seemingly senseless violence, pain, and destruction, we need a lot of inner strength to overcome cynicism and despair -- and to remain hopeful about the future. With Dr. Peale's careful guidance, you can achieve happiness and security by learning how to:
• Conquer your fear
• Free yourself of guilty feelings
• Live well and prosper, personally and professionally
• Become physically healthy -- the natural way
• Stay enthusiastic even in poor circumstances
• Tackle problems hopefully and creatively
• Harness the power of prayer

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From the Inside Flap

In the last decade, we have had to face problems more serious than ever before -- personally, nationally, and globally. With so much seemingly needless pain and destruction in the human race, we need greater inner strength to remain hopeful, to avoid cynicism and despair.

Norman Vincent Peale, whose advice has helped millions, shows you how to:

  • Conquer fear and guilt

  • Like yourself -- at least most of the time

  • Achieve prosperity and enjoyment of life

  • Become physically healthy -- the natural way

  • Keep the magic of enthusiasm working for you

  • Tackle problems hopefully and handle them creatively

  • Harness the power of prayer

You can make life as wonderful as it is meant to be. Let Norman Vincent Peale show you the way.

About the Author

Norman Vincent Peale, one of the most influential clergymen of his time, is the author of forty-six books, including the international bestseller The Power of Positive Thinking. Dr. Peale's legacy continues today through the Peale Center for Christian Living, the Outreach Division of Guideposts, www.dailyguide posts.com/positivethinking.