
Peace, Power & Plenty (Unabridged) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Before a Man Can Lift Himself, He Must Lift His ThoughtBy Orison Swett MardenLength7h 16m
About this audiobook
Peace, Power & Plenty (Unabridged) is a characteristic work of early twentieth-century inspirational literature, combining practical counsel, moral exhortation, and the optimistic psychology of the New Thought era. Marden argues that inner harmony, disciplined thought, courage, and constructive ambition are the foundations of outward prosperity. Its style is elevated yet accessible, rich in aphorism and earnest persuasion, placing it within the tradition of self-culture manuals that sought to reconcile material success with spiritual poise. Orison Swett Marden, founder of Success magazine and one of America's most influential self-help writers, wrote from personal experience of hardship, self-education, and professional reinvention. Trained as a physician and shaped by the post-Civil War culture of enterprise, he became a spokesman for the belief that character, optimism, and purposeful effort could transform both circumstance and self. This background informs the book's insistence on resilience and mental mastery. Readers interested in the genealogy of modern motivational writing will find this volume especially rewarding. It is recommended not merely as a manual of success, but as a historical document of American idealism, offering enduring reflections on serenity, willpower, and abundance.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreSelf-Help
Length7 hrs 16 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 15, 2015
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Peace, Power & Plenty (Unabridged) (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Preface
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6Chapter I. The Power Of The Mind To Compel The Body
7Chapter II. Poverty A Mental Disability
8Chapter III. The Law Of Opulence
9Chapter IV. Character-Building And Health-Building During Sleep
10Chapter V. Health Through Right Thinking
11Chapter VI. Mental Chemistry
12Chapter VII. Imagination And Health
13Chapter VIII. How Suggestion Influences Health
14Chapter IX. Why Grow Old?
15Chapter X. The Miracle Of Self-Confidence
16Chapter XI. Affirmation And Audible Suggestion
17Chapter XII. Destructive And Constructive Suggestion
18Chapter XIII. Worry The Disease Of The Age
19Chapter XIV. Fear, The Curse Of The Race
20Chapter XV. Self-Control vs. The Explosive Passions
21Chapter XVI. Good Cheer God's Medicine
22Chapter XVII. The Sun-Dial’s Motto
23Chapter XVIII. "As Ye Sow"
24Analysis
25Reflection
26Memorable Quotes