Download or read book The Tough-Minded Optimist written by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-11-01 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "If you want to live in this tough world and still have some real faith and optimism, this book is for you." -- Norman Vincent Peale The many ills of the modern world can be debilitating. With so much seemingly senseless violence, pain, and destruction, we need a lot of inner strength to overcome cynicism and despair -- and to remain hopeful about the future. With Dr. Peale's careful guidance, you can achieve happiness and security by learning how to: • Conquer your fear • Free yourself of guilty feelings • Live well and prosper, personally and professionally • Become physically healthy -- the natural way • Stay enthusiastic even in poor circumstances • Tackle problems hopefully and creatively • Harness the power of prayer