Highly rated - Rated 
This book is very highly rated by afficionados of this type of text. I have bought it and believe it has to be read several times to get the message.
Classic guide on using subconscious motivation - Rated 
The subconscious mind is a colossal dynamo. Throughout history, great rulers, warriors, statesmen, inventors, writers, artists, poets and religious leaders have used it to attain their objectives. You, too, can put your mind's remarkable force to work. In this enduringly popular, updated 1948 classic, Claude M. Bristol asserts that if you firmly believe that you can be successful, and remind yourself of this belief, over and over, you will succeed. His book is filled with colorful stories and anecdotes about people throughout history who used the power of belief to get what they wanted. He is a true believer that thinking about something the right way will make it happen. Many of Bristol's tales are intriguing, though some of his advice may seem a bit farfetched. For example, when guests overstay their welcome, try getting them to leave quickly by thinking, "Go home now, go home now, go home now." According to Bristol, if you formulate this thought when the conversation lulls and you can barely contain your yawns, "The results will astonish you." Whether or not this particular mind-control technique works, we recognize the lasting popularity of Bristol's inspirational book. For nearly 60 years, he has told people worldwide how to achieve their goals with the power of thought and attitude. Read it to learn his ideas on putting belief, imagination and suggestion to work for you.
One of the Best Books of My Life - Rated
Of all the self-help and self-improvement (PMA) books that I have read in my life, this one is the best. Claude Bristol wrote "The Magic of Believing" in the late forties when the subconscious mind was less understood. He only knew that there was some kind of powerful psychic force that exists, that can be tapped for man's good. Intuitively, I think I have always known this.
The mind is like a thermostat, and once set at a level of accomplishment, it will not allow the individual to exceed that set level. The thermostat is really what you believe is possible for you. When "the area of the possible" expands for you, your accomplishments will expand as well.
This is not really "magic," it only seems that way. It is really natural forces at work that are not completely understood, yet may be used for your benefit. Faith often has a wonderfully positive placebo effect. You're already halfway to your own success just by believing it is so.
I re-read this book every few years. I am always amazed at the insights it contains. Definitely another one of those books for the bedside to boost your waning moral from time to time.
Awesome - Rated
Without a doubt the best guide to success there is. Despite its age (published 1948) it is as applicable as ever. There is so much wisdom and logic in this book, I know I will be re-reading it for years to come.
It touches on a wide range of concepts (confidence, ESP, projecting thoughts, morality, religion, benefits of belief) but backs it up with the results from experiments conducted from many different sources. Also there are great, exceptional case studies to read about to add to its credibility.
It also provides sound counter-arguments to potential sceptics.
The language maybe a little old-fashioned but the techniques and underlying content are easy to follow.
Believe and you shall succeed.
Worthy but Archaic - Rated 
Whilst the content of this book is very much in the now (i.e cosmic ordering, science of mind etc) the writing is very much of a bygone age (it was written in the 1940's)and not very digestible for the modern reader. This book could really do with re-editing and boiling down to the bare bones of the subject. There are far too many quaint anecdotal examples and not enough practical ways to make the subject real and sustain interest. Worth reading as a historical document and to realise that the subject matter discussed isn't a modern concept. This book was at one time I'm sure ahead of the field but for me I feel there are better books to explore.
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