The Father of New Thought - Phineas Quimby

Phineas Quimby overcame "consumption" (tuberculosis) and went on to start a mental healing movement that would see many, many people healed including Mary Baker Eddy, the founder of Christian Science.

Phineas Quimby - The Father of New Thought
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The Cosmic Power Within You - Dr Joseph Murphy

After not having a great deal of luck with reading Dr Joseph Murphy's "The Power of Your Subconscious Mind" I have decided to tackle his book "The Cosmic Power With You".
To tell you the truth, I think I am actually liking it a bit better.

 Dr Joseph Murphy - The Cosmic Power Within You
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