本书新时代中国特色社会主义思想为指导，坚持理论与实践的统一，坚持历史与逻辑的统一，紧紧围绕中国共产党为什么自信这一基本问题，全面生动阐述中国共产党的自信来自于伟大成就、理想信念、人民立场、思想路线、理论体系、发展道路、制度体系、文化根基、自我革命等观点，为广大读者了解中国共产党带领全国各族人民取得的历史性成就，增强对中国特色社会主义的信心，自觉投身于中华民族伟大复兴事业提供理论参考和辅助读本。

Introduction
Chapter 1 Confidence Originating From Great Achievements
The Success of the New Democratic Revolution (1919-1949)
Achievements Made in the Socialist Transformation and
Construction Period (1949–1978)
Achievements Made After Adopting the Policy of Reform and
Opening Up and Accelerating Socialist Modernization
Achievements Made in the New Era of Socialism
With Chinese Characteristics
Chapter 2 Confidence From Ideals and Convictions
The Political Soul of Chinese Communists
The Fundamentals of Ideals, Convictions, and Confidence
Communists Must Uphold Their Ideals, Convictions, and Confidence
Chapter 3 Confidence From Strict Adherence to the People-oriented Doctrine
Upholding the Supremacy of the People
Highlighting the People's Strength
Seeking Happiness for the People
Firmly Believing That the People Will Prevail
Chapter 4 Confidence From the Ideological Line of the Party
The Ideological Line Fosters the CPC's Confidence
The Truthful Ideological Line Underpins the CPC's Self-Confidence
The Ideological Line Morally Supports the CPC's Self-Confidence
The Ideological Line Blazes a New Trail for the Development of Contemporary China
Chapter 5 Confidence From Theoretical Innovation
The Distinctive Feature and Prominent Advantage of the CPC
The CPC Has Rich Resources for Its Theoretical Innovation
The CPC's Latest Achievements Through Theoretical Innovation Innovation Is an Endless Quest
Chapter 6 Confidence From the Development Path
History and the Inevitable Choice of the Chinese People
The Realization of the Chinese Dream Must Involve Taking
the Path of Socialism With Chinese Characteristics
How Does the Path of Socialism With Chinese Characteristics Contribute to the World
Chapter 7 Confidence From the Institutional Strengths
The Establishment of the System Based on China's Realities
Demonstrating Unique Institutional Strengths
The Increasing Influence of China's System
Chapter 8 Confidence From Cultural Foundation
The Fine Traditional Chinese Culture: a Spiritual Gene of the CPC
The Revolutionary Culture Shapes the CPC's Values
The Advanced Socialist Culture Consolidates the Ideological Foundation of the CPC
Chapter 9 Confidence From Self-Reform
Self-Reform: an Important Way for a Marxist Political Party to Maintain Its Vitality
Enhancing the CPC's Self-Reform Spirit in the New Era
Concluding Remarks

郭凤海，1966年15月生，黑龙江省兰西县人，博士，研究生导师，主要从事哲学、军事哲学、军事文化、中国特色社会主义理论研究，中国人民解放军国防大学科学社会主义教研室主任，大校军衔，全军中国特色社会主义理论研究中心研究员、抗大研究中心研究员、中国辩证唯物主义研究会常务理事兼副秘书长、中国科学社会主义学会常务理事，北京市科学社会主义学会常务理事，国防大学“青年学习成才”标兵、优秀中青年教研骨干、学科学术带头人。