Thank You Power: Making the Science of Gratitude Work for You (Hardcover)

by Deborah Norville (Author)
Key Phrases: Thank You Power, Mirror-Look Out the Window Instead, Stop Staring (more...)

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Thank You. Can such small words hold life changing power? Yes!

Deborah Norville's groundbreaking and persuasive book argues that gratitude is the secret key to unlocking your full life potential. Rooted in science, presented from a spiritual perspective, Thank You Power details the surprising life improvements that can stem from the practice of gratitude.

Norville brings together for the first time the behavioral and psychological research that prove what people of faith have long known: giving thanks brings life blessings. Beginning with those two small words, thank you, Norville shows how you can be happier and more resilient, have better relationships, improved health, and less stress.

The list of benefits is long. You'll exercise more, be more creative, bounce back more quickly from adversity, have a higher immune response, live longer, be better liked by others, and have more creativity in solving problems. Each of these outcomes is backed up by published research. The key? Gratitude.

Ever heard the one about being able to catch more flies with honey than vinegar? If you want to eliminate many of the negatives of daily stress and better deal with the realities of your day, then read on. Deborah Norville may have found the real secret to happiness. You'll find the answer inside.
--Dr. Mehmet Oz, Vice Chairman and Professor of Surgery, Columbia University; and Author, You Series

Deborah Norville has proven that resilience is a big part of success. Success is power-and Thank You Power is aptitude and attitude at their most efficient and, therefore, most effective. Deborah has done a wonderful job with a subject that is important for all of us.
--Donald J. Trump

We've all heard it before-count your blessings, concentrate on the positive, say thank you-but actually putting it in to practice and becoming a more grateful person can be easily pushed aside in this hurried world. Deborah Norville, in her latest book, Thank You Power, clearly lays out easy steps to put you on the path to a more positive lifestyle.
--Anthony Robbins, Best-Selling Author, Awaken the Giant Within and Unlimited Power

Your mother was right! You should say thank you about almost everything! Why? Because as Deborah Norville's new book proves, being positive and grateful leads to a happier, healthier, more successful life. And by the way, thank you for reading this, and thank you, Deborah, for writing this book.
--Joan Rivers, Entertainer

What a refreshing, positive read! Thank You Power makes me want to do everything I can to be grateful for not only the big things but also the sometimes hard details of my life. This is a formula that can make the whole world a happier place in which to live!
--Harold G. Koenig, MD, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Associate Professor of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center

People who never complain, groan, or worry don't need this book. (They do need a lesson on honesty.) The other 99 percent of us will benefit from Deborah's practical and hopeful words. We need this message.
--Max Lucado, Pastor, Oak Hills Church; and Best-Selling Author, 3:16

From AudioFile
Though overcoming the book's feel-good title is a tall order, Deborah Norville's empowering writing and straight-ahead reading make this audio a serious resource for anyone who has issues with negativity. Her research summaries and moving case narratives are paced for easy comprehension, and together they make the argument that gratitude and positive feelings are a cause, rather than a result, of the good life. The studies, mainly from the field of positive psychology, show how saying thanks improves thinking, emotional functioning, health, relationships, and resistance to stress--all by focusing on our blessings rather than on what's missing or wrong in our lives. Suggestions for cultivating thankfulness give the audio an activist tone that will appeal to people at all stages of personal growth. T.W. © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson; 1 edition (October 2, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 078522193X
• ISBN-13: 978-0785221937
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (68 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #121,243 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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54 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BUY THIS ONE....INSPIRING, FUNNY, EDUCATIONAL, AND AN ALL AROUND GREAT READ!, September 18, 2007

By	Suzanne (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

I received an advanced copy of this book after meeting Deborah Norville at a book signing at a book expo in New York City this Summer, and I read it in one sitting (with notes!?!). I couldn't put it down! She is as dynamic of a writer as she is in person (and on TV) - she was very warm and gracious, and after reading her book, it is clear that she practices what she preaches. Her book is a seamless compilation of stories from her own life (one of my favorites is the one about the 'airport cat'), other people with incredibly interesting research sprinkled throughout supporting how being gracious and the power of thankfulness can truly impact your life in a positive way. It was a fantastic read that I recommend to everyone. Enjoy!

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Inspirational Book, A must buy!, October 4, 2007

By	B. Wickwire - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I loved reading this book because of the positive things it stirred up inside of me. The stories were inspiring but more importantly I recognized what I was missing on those days I wasn't so grateful. Thanks Ms. Norville for reminding us of not only the importance but the incredible benefits of saying thank you. I see more clearly now how it's really up to me to participate in making my own day a great one and how easily I can also help make someone else's! I wish everyone would read this book. Can you imagine how much nicer our world would be?

29 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nothing new, but inspiring all the same, October 16, 2007

By	Lois Lain (San Francisco Bay Area, CA) - See all my reviews

While you won't find any earth-shattering revelations in this book, Deborah Norville does a great job of reminding us of the power -- and importance -- of gratitude in our lives. She has an easy-to-read style and some great reminders, but overall, the book is a bit light on the examples (and some of those she uses don't really seem to apply to the point she's trying to make). I think this book could have been a 2000-word magazine article instead of a whole book.

All the same, gratitude is important and overlooked, and I appreciate the reminder!