In this book, Norman Vincent Peale, minister, speaker and author has assembled the writings that inspired and motivated him during his life. His introductions provide further insight into the writings he has selected and help them to inspire others. Included among this selection are poems by Emerson, Kipling and Emily Dickinson, excerpts from Benjamin Franklin and Richard Back and stories by Elbert Hubbard and Russell H Conwell. Along with these are Peale's own favourite Bible passages.