In God We Trust: A Positive Faith for Troubled Times

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Summary: peace of mind
Review: Before I read this book I thought that I was going to loose my mind. This book taught me to believe what I have forgotten. That through faith you can conquer all. I needed something that was straight to the point and powerful. Loved this book immenesely; it truely gave me a peace of mind.

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Summary: Very Inspiring!
Review: Dr. Peale's gift of encouragement is a powerful one which never grows stale. He knows just how to repeat truths in such a way that the repetition is never boring, but always interesting and pertinent to one's situation in life. Take the first chapter of this excellent book for example. It's about persistence and is appropriately entitled "Keep on Keeping On." While the theme is familiar, the way he brings the truth out is fresh and creative. In the second chapter he tells us "Positive thinking is realistic thinking" (p. 17). He goes on the say he is basing his information on "the most reliable document ever written," the Bible. William James is cited, reminding us "Believe and your belief will in time create the fact" (p. 19). Dr. Peale tells us to tap into two awesome powers within us: creative imagination and will. He goes on to tell us that what we believe in our hearts determines what we can or cannot do.
The theme of chapter three is love and it is powerfully insightful and practical. We're told "There is not circumstance in your life where God will not stand with you and help you, no matter what it is" (p. 35).
The remaining chapters also contain enorously helpful words of wisdom.
This is a wonderful book. I highly recommend it.

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Summary: Honest Truth
Review: Norman Vincent Peale is a true desciple of our Christian faith. Dr. Peale understands not only people but he understands the meaning of God. Dr. Peale is a remarkable man. I wish I had met him. Dr. Peale's book, "In God We Trust" has a truly special place in my small personal library of great literature. Thank you Sir, for your insight and help.