The Power of Positive Thinking | Vintage Book Journal | Handmade Upcycled Notebook

A vintage book with a positive message, rescued from the past and given a colorful new beginning!

I absolutely love the nostalgic cover of this one! From the bold yellow lettering to the wonderfully retro photograph, this vintage book is such a fun reminder of another era.

Originally written by Norman Vincent Peale, The Power of Positive Thinking for Young People was adapted from his bestselling self-help book specifically for teenagers. It was designed to help young people build confidence, overcome everyday challenges, stop worrying, and develop a more optimistic outlook on life.

This particular copy is a vintage sixth printing, and I've given it a completely new purpose as a handmade journal while preserving its original cover and pieces of its history.

Inside, you'll find a wonderful assortment of papers, including bright pink, orange, green, white, and other colorful sheets, along with soft translucent papers. The pages are sewn into the book, creating a more traditional bookbinding style rather than the metal spiral binding used in many of my other journals.

It's a fun combination of vintage nostalgia and unexpected pops of color!

Perfect for journaling, sketching, creative writing, collecting ideas, or simply having a special place to put your thoughts.

Journal Details

• Original Book: The Power of Positive Thinking for Young People by Norman Vincent Peale

• Edition: Vintage sixth printing

• Authentic original illustrated hardcover and dust jacket

• Handmade and upcycled from a discarded vintage book

• Hand-sewn paper signatures

• Assortment of blank white, brightly colored, and translucent papers

• Original vintage book details preserved

• One-of-a-kind journal 8.5 x 5.5"

• You will receive the exact journal pictured

Beautifully Imperfect, Just as It Should Be

This is a genuine vintage book that has lived a full life before becoming a journal. The original cover and dust jacket show noticeable signs of age and wear, including creases, scuffs, discoloration, and worn edges.

These imperfections have intentionally been left intact. I believe the little signs of a book's past are part of what makes it special.

Rather than allowing this discarded book to end up in a landfill, I've given it another chance to be loved and used.

A Little About Lekish Did It

At Lekish Did It, I rescue forgotten and discarded books and transform them into handmade journals that combine nostalgia, creativity, and everyday function.

Each journal is created individually, preserving the character of the original book while giving it an entirely new purpose.

An old book. A fresh perspective. A whole lot of possibilities.