Background
Peale, Norman Vincent was born on May 31, 1898 in Bowersville, Ohio, United States. Son of Charles Clifford and Anna (DeLaney) Peale.
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Best-selling classics by Norman Vincent Peale The Power of Positive Thinking (special 35th anniversary edition). The greatest inspirational best seller of the century offers confidence without fear and a life of enrichment and luminous vitality. Inspiring Messages for Daily Living. Realistic, practical answers to the hundreds of problems we face from day to day -- ordinary problems encountered in personal difficulties, in family relationships, on the job, and in dealing with those around us. You Can if You Think You Can. Dramatic, heartwarming stories of how men and women -- of all ages and in all walks of life -- transformed their lives and careers by following Dr. Peale's philosophy of positive thinking. Learn to develop the vital knowledge of inner power to carry you over every obstacle. The Art of Real Happiness (written with Smiley Blanton, M.D.). An unusual blend of age-old truths and modern psychiatric techniques. Peale and Blanton identify -- and show how to overcome -- essential problems and conflicts that so often plague us and frustrate our chances for happiness.
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The concept is a form of mental activity called imaging. It consists of vividly picturing in your mind a desired goal or objective and holding that image until it sinks into your unconscious mind, where it releases great untapped energies. Through Positive Imaging you will learn how to -- Solve your money problems -- Outwit worry -- Banish loneliness -- Improve your health -- Strengthen your marriage -- Relate to others more successfully Discover the power available to you through Positive Imaging. You can take control of your problems. You can command your life. This book is designed to help you do it -- and do it well.
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The power of words can move mountains - make you become resilient and introspective. These forty inspirational quotes collected by Mr. Peale from the bible, will enlighten your mind, bring peace and joy to your soul.
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Compiling the wisdom of nine booksincluding international bestseller The Power of Positive Thinkingthis timeless classic provides readers with a daily message of inspiration and affirmation from Norman Vincent Peale. Norman Vincent Peales philosophy of positive thinking has had an unprecedented influence on millions of people throughout the world. Now, the wisdom of nine booksincluding The Power of Positive Thinkingcan be found within these pages. Timeless in their message, invaluable in the course of daily life, Dr. Peales classic books provide inspiration when you most need it and lead the way to a fuller, happier, more satisfying life. With a new introduction by Dr. Peale, Positive Thinking Every Day will help make your every day the best it can possibly be.
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Peale, Norman Vincent was born on May 31, 1898 in Bowersville, Ohio, United States. Son of Charles Clifford and Anna (DeLaney) Peale.
AB, Ohio Wesleyan University, 1920. Doctor of Divinity, Ohio Wesleyan University, 1936. STB, Boston University, 1924.
AM, Boston University, 1924. Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Boston University, 1986. Doctor of Divinity, Syracuse University, 1931.
Doctor of Divinity, Duke University, 1938. Doctor of Divinity, Center College, 1964. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Lafayette College, 1952.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), University Cincinnati, 1968. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Wm. Jewell College, 1952.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), Hope College, 1962. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Brigham Young University, 1967. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Pepperdine University, 1979.
STD, Millikin University, 1958. Doctor of Letters, Iowa Wesleyan University, 1958. Doctor of Letters, Eastern Kentucky State College, 1964.
Doctor of Letters, Jefferson Medical College, 1955. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Northwestern University, 1984. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Pace University, 1984.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Milwaukee School Engineering, 1985. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), St. John's University, 1985. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Marymount Manhattan, 1985.
Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Boston University, 1986. Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Mount Union College, 1988. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Judson College, 1988.
Ordained to ministry Mechanical Engineering Church, 1922. Pastor Berkeley, Rhode Island, 1922—1924, Kings Highway Church, Brooklyn, 1924—1927, University Church, Syracuse, 1927—1932, Marble Collegiate Reformed Church, New York City, 1932—1984. Founder, public Guideposts magazine.
Lecturer public affairs, personal effectiveness.
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(Best-selling classics by Norman Vincent Peale The Power...)
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Trustee Ohio Wessleyan University, Central College. Member executive committee Presbyterian Ministers Fun for Life Insurance. Member Mid-Century White House Conference Children and Youth, President's Commission Observance 25th Annual United Nations.
President Protestant Council City New York, 1965—6196, Reformed Church American, 1969—1970. Chaplain American Legion Kings County, New York, 1925—1927. Member of Sons of the American Revolution, Ohio Society New York (president 1952-1955), Blanton-Peale Institute (founder), American Authors Guild, Episcopal Actors Guild, Lotos Club, Union League Club, Metropolitan Club (past grand prelate), K.T., Rotary, Shriners, Masons, Phi Gamma Delta (Diamond Owl award 1992), Alpha Delta.
Married Ruth Stafford, June 20,1930. Children: Margaret (Mistress Paul F. Everett), John, Elizabeth (Mistress John M. Allen).