The Power of Your Subconscious Mind [Paperback]

Joseph Murphy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 8, 2009

2009 reprint of 1963 edition. Joseph Murphy was born in 1898 in a small town in the County of Cork, Ireland. He was brought up in a strict Catholic household, as were most of his compatriots. After leaving Ireland for the United States, he eventually founded his own church in Los Angeles. At first he attracted only a small number of participants, but eventually his message of optimism won converts. He became an important proponent of the New Thought Movement and named his ministry The Church of Divine Science. Dr. Murphy wrote more than 30 books, his most famous being The Power of Your Subconscious Mind. It became an immediate bestseller and is considered one of the best self-help books ever written. His basic theme is that the solution to problems lies within you. Elements outside of your, whatever their origin, should not change your thinking. The power of change can be unlocked by tapping the power of your subconscious mind.

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"I have seen miracles happen to men and women in all walks of life all over the world." -- Dr. Joseph Murphy. At last, a great new scientific discovery brings the incredible force of your subconscious mind under your control. Here are the simple, scientifically proven techniques and the astonishing facts about how your subconscious powers can perform miracles of healing. How lung cancer has been cured and optic nerves made whole again. How you can use the newly discovered Law of Attraction to increase your money-getting powers. How your subconscious mind can win you friends, peace of mind, and even help you to attract the ideal mate. How your dreams can help you solve problems and make difficult decisions -- or warn you of potential disaster. Prosperity, happiness and perfect health are yours when you use The Power Of Your Subconscious Mind. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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"I have seen miracles happen to men and women in all walks of life all over the world." -- Dr. Joseph Murphy. At last, a great new scientific discovery brings the incredible force of your subconscious mind under your control. Here are the simple, scientifically proven techniques and the astonishing facts about how your subconscious powers can perform miracles of healing. How lung cancer has been cured and optic nerves made whole again. How you can use the newly discovered Law of Attraction to increase your money-getting powers. How your subconscious mind can win you friends, peace of mind, and even help you to attract the ideal mate. How your dreams can help you solve problems and make difficult decisions -- or warn you of potential disaster. Prosperity, happiness and perfect health are yours when you use The Power Of Your Subconscious Mind. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 134 pages
• Publisher: Martino Fine Books (October 8, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1578988411
• ISBN-13: 978-1578988419
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (227 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #688,671 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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696 of 714 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book I have ever read., March 25, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Power of Your Subconcious Mind (Paperback)

Let me tell you that this is the best book I have ever read and quite literally saved me life. Two years ago I pondered a simple question. Why were some people happy while I was so miserable? I got an account with amazon.com and ordered all the books I could to find to answer the question and I stumbled upon this book. I read it then and thought, 'yeah right this can't possibly be true.' I just could not believe that you could create your destiny with your thoughts. I thought that the book was ludicrous and a waste of time, so I put it down.

About 6 months afterward I picked up with an open mind. This time I practiced the techniques just to see what would happen. My first goal was to become more confident. Through a disciplined program of visualization and autosuggestion I accomplished the goal. The strange thing was that I didn't even realize it was happening because the subconscious mind is so subtle. One day while I was around a lot of people I stopped for a minute and thought, 'Why aren't I nervous?' My confidence problem disappeared right there. Then I began working on different goals one of which was overcoming a fear I had and the techniques worked perfectly again. This is when I really began to believe that there was something to this stuff. Once you realize that anything you could ever want in your life you can get, you are just filled with a mystical sense of awe. The only drawback to this is the difficulty required. I can tell you now that I still am not completely changed. It takes a lot of time and discipline to change your mental patterns, but everyday you just need to keep believing and doing the techniques. It's easy to lose faith and think it's not working, but all you need is that first success and you will be a believer. Start small and then work your way up to bigger goals and everything around you will fall into place. The last thing I want to say is that you need to truly DESIRE to change. It won't be easy, but 'keep on until day breaks and the shadows flee away...'

Good luck and Peace.

230 of 241 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Worthless edition of otherwise good book, March 26, 2009

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MVK - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Power of Your Subconscious Mind, Revised Edition (Hardcover)

Some time ago, a friend shared with me a copy of Dr. Joseph Murphy's "The Power of Your Subconscious Mind", Revised and Expanded Edition, which I found insightful, and wanted to purchase to keep around. I buy my books primarily through Amazon, and prefer hardcover editions, which tend to last longer. So, when I found the edition I am reviewing, ISBN 956-291-368-6, I was thrilled and ordered it immediately. Imagine my unpleasant surprise when I received the book and found that its text was substantially different from the original I've read, not to say that the layout of the text represented a true "hack job" - no space between the paragraphs, no italics or different fonts used in Dr. Murphy's original, and so important for laying out and emphasizing his ideas. It turned out that although the book I purchased was listed on Amazon as a "Revised Edition", it represented some strange creation by a little-known publishing house "BN Publishing", which copyrighted the text in 2006. Now, the original book by Dr. Murphy was copyrighted first in 1963, with further copyrights following in 1988 and 1997. May be for some reason the copyright collapsed and vultures moved in? Who knows! At any rate, for those who are interested in Dr. Murphy's real text, the book to get is either ISBN 978-0-7352-0168-2 or ISBN 978-0-7352-0431-7, the latter inscribed on the front page as "The only edition authorized by Dr. Joseph Murphy Trust". As for the hardcover edition I bought - I am returning it. And Amazon should be ashamed of carrying this product, which, in my humble opinion, represents an infringement on Dr. Murphy's copyright.

212 of 222 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Power of Your Subconscious Mind - Dr. Joseph Murphy, April 4, 2000

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Georgia - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Power of Your Subconcious Mind (Paperback)

In 1974 I was given the book "The Power of Your Subconscious Mind" The book was a present to me from my boss and mentor.....And, before a year was up, my life changed completely. It takes practice and it takes faith....but, I can tell you it's worth it and it works. Since that time I have given away over 50 copies as presents, and I usually include a copy of "The Game of Life and How To Play It" by Florence Scovill Shinn.....These two books alone will change your life if you understand, practice, and above all believe. Don't just read them once or twice....read them everyday, over and over, pieces at a time, for the rest of your life, and soon you too will be buying them by the case to give to every person you meet. Be prepared for amazing things to happen to you.