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. He graduated from Bellefontaine High School, Bellefontaine, Ohio. He has earned degrees at Ohio Wesleyan University (where he became a brother of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta) and Boston University School of Theology.
Raised as a Methodist and ordained as a Methodist minister in 1922, Peale changed his religious affiliation to the Reformed Church in America in 1932 and began a 52-year tenure as pastor of Marble Collegiate Church in Manhattan. During that time the church's membership grew from 600 to over 5000, and he became one of New York City's most famous preachers.
This book is one of my all time favorites. Teaches us how Courage and hope banishes our fears, having enthusiasm for life, art of thankfulness, loving one another,having Faith & using the power of prayer to heal
I think this is the only motivational book I have enjoyed, and will continue to enjoy. I, from time to time, reach out to make reference. How the author picks from different scholars (anthology), and life examples, appeals to different palates. I recommend it. It says in a nutshell: You are not alone as you courageously pursue your journey.