Enthusiasm Makes the Difference

by Norman Vincent Peale

Book Overview

In this book, Dr. Peale focuses on today's problems and provides practical advice about how to deal with and defeat them, reinforcing that you should have enthusiasm each day. Enthusiasm is the magic... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0449911950
• ISBN13: 9780449911952
• Release Date: September 1996
• Publisher: Ballantine Books
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

If You're Ready to Quit, Read This First

I have to honestly say that I have been deeply influence by Dr. Peale over the years. The reason is that I have read quite a few of his books, but I have also seen a different side of Christianity by reading him. In this book he explains that "en theos" the Greek term for enthusiasm actually means in God. By having a relationship with God, we can develop enthusiasm for life. By developing this enthusiasm, it will change us and help us change our lives. Dr. Peale gives valuable tips and scripture to help you change your life. He teaches that Christianity isn't just something you do on Sunday, it's a way to live. It is also a way of living that helps you solve your problems, learn to get along with others, and find joy and peace. Having a positive outlook can actually help you change your life. Even if you have read the Power of Positive Thinking, I would still highly recommend you read this one too as Dr. Peale further expands on the principles he outlines in his first book.

Another great read

Written before the power of positive thinking(same author),this book is a helpful read in setting moods, attitudes, and tones for life. Though Peale is a Pastor, he does a great job in not alienating those who do not share the same faith. This book can be read by anyone who has an open mind and wants effective tools to create positive energy in their life.

the best peale book i've read

This book is by far the best of about 3 Norman Vincent Peale books I have read. While it does tend to repeat stories from his other books(after reading a couple I think they all do), it also has the ability to make you motivated into doing something right now. Peale has the ability to make you want to do something with your life right now and not wait until tommorrow comes. I've notice his advice of just "putting a smile on your face everyday" really works and I think it will for you as well!

Enthusiastic about enthusiasm

This is one of the best books I have ever read on the topic of turning adversity into advantage. I have several of Norman Vincent Peale's books and loved them all - but this one beats the rest in that it seems to me to be the easiest to put into practice. There are several real-life examples of success and lots of different ways of going about it. Basically - be enthusiastic about life, youself, and, of course, God. One of the good things about this book is that God doesn't come into it from the beginning, meaning that those who have no faith are hooked by the ideas for improving their lives before they get chance to be put off by ideas of 'the God squad' I have combed England to get hold of another copy. - The original one I read was published in UK in 1991 and is now out of print - I am more delighted than I can say to find it here - I have lots of people of my acquaintance to whom I intend to give it. I must be impressed to want to buy it just to give it away!