Three great books what a bargain norman vincent peales books have been an inspiration to me they are filled with practical faith based advice which for me has really worked i think the two reviews you show one very positive the other sceptical and somewhat dismissive do go to show something of a dicotomy the author was the pastor of a . Author of the greatest inspirational bestseller of our time offers positive strategies for success in business and personal life the remarkable self help phenomenon the power of positive thinking plus the successful the positive principle today and enthusiasm makes the difference show why norman vincent peale has helped millions of readers transform their lives and find joy and fulfillment. Dr norman vincent peale 1898 1993 was a minister and author most notably of the power of positive thinking and a progenitor of the theory of positive thinking peale was born in bowersville ohio. Norman vincent peales books most notably the power of positive thinking have sold millions of copies around the world he founded the positive thinking foundation which promotes his theories on positive thinking. Norman vincent peale the father of positive thinking and one of the most widely read inspirational writers of all time shares his famous formula of faith and optimism which millions of people have taken as their own simple and effective philosophy of living his gentle guidance helps to eliminate defeatist attitudes to know the power you possess and to make the best of your life