This short, inspiring book was initially published in 1963 by Joseph Murphy, "an Irish born, naturalized American author and New Thought minister, ordained in Divine Science and Religious Science" (Wikipedia).
I find Joseph convincing in his contention that prayer, visualization and vigilant self praise can counteract self-doubt and self-deprecating beliefs. His prescription for a happy life, which he contends is Gods desire for us, is vigilante affirmations of health, intelligence, memory, good habits, dream achievements, prosperity, and the projection of love and good will.
I believe that the psychological field, "Cognitive Therapy" preaches much the same thing, and I'm a thinkin' It's certainly worth a try. :-)
A brief aside: It was pointed out to me as I was carrying this book about, that the art on this version is remeniscent of the Coit Tower murals in San Francisco and I agree. This book bibliographic page of this book says it is "Reprinted in its Entirety from the Original Edition First Published in 1963". Presumably THAT edition credited the illustrator--sadly, this one makes no mention of the cover art. ( )

The Power of Your Subconscious Mind has been a bestseller since its first publication in 1963, selling many millions of copies since its original publication. It is one of the most brilliant and beloved spiritual self-help works of all time which can help you heal yourself, banish your fears, sleep better, enjoy better relationships and just feel happier. The techniques are simple and results come quickly. You can improve your relationships, your finances, your physical well-being. ( )

The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy

Why I picked this book up: I am a Clinical Psychologist and have recently been reading psychology books, Jung, Freud, Adler, rec and when I saw this title I picked it up.

Thoughts: This was not what I thought it was.

Book reviews said The Power of Your Subconscious Mind, a bestselling inspirational book that guides, shows how changing thought patterns can produce dramatic improvements in life. Using practical, easy-to-understand techniques and real-world case studies, Dr. Joseph Murphy reveals the various influences of the subconscious mind on all aspects of existence-money, relationships, jobs, happiness-and how you can apply and direct its power to achieve goals and dreams.

A life-changing classic since its initial publication in 1963, The Power of Your Subconscious Mind has opened millions of readers to the unseen force within them. Now, the fully intact, original text is redesigned and repackaged in this new updated version , volume-which also features one of Murphy's most irresistible works, How to Attract Money. This is the flagship edition of a self-help landmark.

Synopsis. This book explains how we can access the untapped potential of our subconscious mind. Accessing our subconscious mind can make us happier and wiser. Plus, it has the potential to lower mortality rates, help you make money, and assist you in finding the love of your life.

Why I finished this read: There is a summary at the end of each chapter, which is very useful. So the book kept me going.

Stars rating 4 out of5 stars. ( )

the power of mind

self help book for those who lack the motivation