The Power of Positive Thinking for Young People
by Norman Vincent Peale
Peale's adaptation of his famous book for teenagers: confidence, worry, prayer, energy and getting along with others, in simpler language with youth examples. The faith content is explicit; the advice is encouraging if somewhat dated.
Read it if…
you want a faith-friendly confidence book for a young teen.
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Skip it if…
you want a secular approach; Peale's method is prayer-based.
Try instead: Getting Things Done for Teens →
Three things you will actually use
- Believe in yourself; it is the start of everything.
- Empty the mind of worry each night.
- Expect the best and act accordingly.
Do this first
Have your teen write three things they handled well this week.
Our verdict
Dated, encouraging.
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