Joseph Murphy - The Power of Your Subconscious Mind: One of the Most Powerful Self-Help Guides Ever Written

Pros: Some open-minded readers could find this book intriguing, uplifting, or life-changing.
Cons: Some of Murphy’s claims or promises seem exaggerated or unrealistic. Occasional redundancy and biblical citations.

Prefatory note:< b> For an exceptionally insightful overview of this perennially popular book, see < i>Tom Butler-Bowdon's< i> 50 Self-help Classics< a>, available in both text and audio editions.< i> ...

Pros: A lot of it makes good sense.
Cons: Borders on the cultish at times.

I've never been one for the self-help book; to me the genre stinks of snake oil. To make a buck by purporting to tell needy people how to win friends, influence people and become exceedingly rich, for example, strikes me as being pretty near to ...

Pros: Powerful messages on how you can use your subconscious mind
Cons: Overrated possibilities as a result of using this power

The power of the subconscious mind has one message - you can do it if you believe you can. That is a powerful message especially since the author backs it up with several episodes he has been a part of/influenced. The author believes we have a conscious ...

Pros: very practical approach to changing failure into success
Cons: some info is repeated, but this does help you to learn it

This book is a great introduction to Murphy's scientific approach to positive thinking. He makes everything very simple and easy to follow. The difference between Murphy's books and others of similar ilk is that he is not just writing a "feel good" book. Instead, he teaches you the laws of mind. This may sound mystical, but it is really quite practical. I have tried some of Murphy's methods myself and they invariably work if done properly. The key to success is never to contradict yourself when you have declared something good. Your biggest enemy is doubt. Murphy tells you how to overcome obstacles and bring about results using his methods. These methods work on very small things and very large things -- there is no difference, really.