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Norman Vincent Peale was an influential American Protestant clergyman and author. He is best known for popularizing the concept of positive thinking through his best-selling book, “The Power of Positive Thinking” (1952). Peale’s teachings emphasized the power of faith and a positive mental attitude to overcome life’s challenges. He was born on May 31, 1898, in Bowersville, Ohio. Peale graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University and later earned degrees in theology from Boston University. He served as a pastor in various churches before becoming the pastor of Marble Collegiate Church in New York City in 1932, where he remained until his retirement in 1984. Under his leadership, the church’s congregation grew significantly. In addition to his pastoral work, Peale was a prolific writer and speaker, hosting a weekly radio program and founding the popular magazine "Guideposts". He received numerous honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1984. Peale passed away on December 24, 1993, in Pawling, New York.