Norman Vincent Peale
1898 – 1993 · United States · New Thought, Theology
The Power of Positive Thinking sold tens of millions and mainstreamed the movement.
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- Emmet Fox
1886 – 1951 · New Thought, Theology
Fox's metaphysical preaching in New York is Peale's direct precedent.
- Napoleon Hill
1883 – 1970 · New Thought, Economics
The Power of Positive Thinking brings success-mind teaching into mainstream Protestantism.
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