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Norman Vincent Peale

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Religious Figure

The Resume

    (May 31, 1898-December 24, 1993)
    Born in Bowersville, Ohio
    Pastor of Marble Collegiate Church in Manhattan (1932-84)
    Hosted the radio program 'The Art of Living' (1935-89)
    Founded 'Guideposts' magazine (1945)
    Wrote 46 books, including 'The Power of Positive Thinking' (1952)

Why he might be annoying:

    He campaigned against John F. Kennedy, saying 'Faced with the election of a Catholic, our culture is at stake.'
    Almost all the testimonials in 'The Power of Positive Thinking' are anonymous.
    According to positive thinking, if bad things happen to you, it's your damn fault for having negative thoughts.
    Positive thinking inspired Tony Robbins' 'Personal Power' and Rhonda Byrne's 'The Secret.'

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was married to Ruth Stafford Peale for 63 years until his death.
    Many readers felt that positive thinking improved their lives.
    Bill Clinton said, 'The name of Dr. Norman Vincent Peale will forever be associated with the woundrouosly American values of optimism and service.'

Credit: C. Fishel


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 150 Votes: 54.67% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 16 Votes: 43.75% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 15 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 23 Votes: 60.87% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 72 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 52 Votes: 40.38% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 36 Votes: 61.11% Annoying