As a Man Thinketh… But What If He’s Wrong?
PRINCE PENMAN
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
What if the power of positive thinking is a trap? In As a Man Thinketh… But What If He's Wrong?, Prince Penman dismantles the myth that optimism alone can heal all wounds, exposing the hidden costs of toxic positivity and spiritual bypassing. With raw storytelling and sharp insight, Penman challenges the self-help industry's dogma, revealing how it silences grief, shames doubt, and ignores systemic struggles. From a widow gaslit by "everything happens for a reason" to an activist told to "just manifest" justice, these stories cut deep, urging us to embrace authentic living over empty affirmations.
Drawing on thinkers like Rebecca Solnit and James Baldwin, Penman offers a lifeline: nuanced hope—a gritty, action-driven alternative to fantasy. Through compassionate critique, he guides readers toward radical acceptance, weaving personal growth with communal healing. This isn't another feel-good manual; it's a bold call to question, feel, and act—because true transformation begins in the messy truth.
Perfect for fans of The Year of Magical Thinking or Hope in the Dark, this book is for anyone ready to reject toxic positivity and reclaim their story. Step into a wiser, braver you—start today.
Duration - 6h 28m.
Author - PRINCE PENMAN.
Narrator - Digital Voice Martin G.
Published Date - Sunday, 26 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Prince Penman ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. What if the power of positive thinking is a trap? In As a Man Thinketh… But What If He's Wrong?, Prince Penman dismantles the myth that optimism alone can heal all wounds, exposing the hidden costs of toxic positivity and spiritual bypassing. With raw storytelling and sharp insight, Penman challenges the self-help industry's dogma, revealing how it silences grief, shames doubt, and ignores systemic struggles. From a widow gaslit by "everything happens for a reason" to an activist told to "just manifest" justice, these stories cut deep, urging us to embrace authentic living over empty affirmations. Drawing on thinkers like Rebecca Solnit and James Baldwin, Penman offers a lifeline: nuanced hope—a gritty, action-driven alternative to fantasy. Through compassionate critique, he guides readers toward radical acceptance, weaving personal growth with communal healing. This isn't another feel-good manual; it's a bold call to question, feel, and act—because true transformation begins in the messy truth. Perfect for fans of The Year of Magical Thinking or Hope in the Dark, this book is for anyone ready to reject toxic positivity and reclaim their story. Step into a wiser, braver you—start today. Duration - 6h 28m. Author - PRINCE PENMAN. Narrator - Digital Voice Martin G. Published Date - Sunday, 26 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Prince Penman ©.
Language:
English
Title Page
Duration:00:00:12
INTRODUCTION
Duration:00:13:25
CHAPTER ONE | James Allen and the Birth of the “Mind Over Matter” Gospel
Duration:00:25:24
CHAPTER TWO | THE SELF-HELP INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX
Duration:00:28:45
CHAPTER THREE | When Stoicism Becomes Stockholm Syndrome
Duration:00:23:42
CHAPTER FOUR | The Gaslighting of Grief
Duration:00:27:15
CHAPTER FIVE | Spiritual Bypassing: Enlightenment as Escape Hatch
Duration:00:29:12
CHAPTER SIX | The Privilege of Positivity
Duration:00:30:37
CHAPTER SEVEN | The Wisdom of Uncertainty
Duration:00:30:09
CHAPTER EIGHT | Radical Acceptance Without Resignation
Duration:00:36:09
CHAPTER NINE | Rewriting the Script—New Metaphors for Mind and Soul
Duration:00:35:41
CHAPTER TEN | Building a Trauma-Informed Spirituality
Duration:00:36:34
Chapter Eleven | The Art of Compassionate Critique
Duration:00:38:49
CHAPTER TWELVE | A Call for Nuanced Hope
Duration:00:32:23