The Tough-Minded Optimist

Norman Vincent Peale

Jun 2020 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Mike Carnes

About this audiobook

"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; and harness the power of prayer.

About the author

Norman Vincent Peale (1898-1993) was a Methodist minister, motivational speaker, and bestselling author. His most influential and popular book, The Power of Positive Thinking, has been translated into dozens of languages and has sold more than twenty million copies worldwide.

Ever since he was a child, Mike Carnes has loved to entertain. Whether telling stories or acting out zany Monty Python sketches, his passion was making others laugh. After twenty years in the IT industry, Mike decided to pursue his dream, and is now a full-time audiobook narrator and voice-over artist.