Wallace D. Wattles (1860–1911)

There are a handful of good takeaways in this book, but you do have to hunt for them. The best one for me: be creative, not competitive.

The book didn’t remotely include science, and in fact urges people not to validate it by looking things up or researching—rather the opposite of the scientific method.

The majority of the book felt like a used car salesman selling a “name it and claim it” brand of watered-down “Christianity” (ha!) focused primarily on self. “God wants you to be show more rich!” “Don’t see, read, think, or talk about poverty, instead using your will to focus on what you want.” Yep, that’s the way to eradicate something, by putting blinders on. show less

A fascinating book, written by Wallace Delois Wattles who died in 1911.
Wattles gives us a scientific look at getting rich by following a set of steps, which, if followed, will certainly make us rich (according to Wattles). He states that getting rich is an exact science and by following the certain way, we will get rich. He makes sense in many ways, one of his statements is that we should give everyone more in use value than we take from them in cash value, this is a great way of living your show more life! show less

I just rated this as 4 stars since I haven’t proven yet that the theories stated in this book are true. Overall, I love the way Wattles explained his theory by means of using simple lay man’s terms. He also uses a Christian perspective as an example which makes it easier for anyone to understand.

This book does not only open your mind to the possibility that being rich can be easily attained but it also explains in detail how to actually do it. It helps to overcome the common notion that show more being wealthy is applicable only for those who are already born rich. We have to start changing these negative perceptions by embracing the power of positive thinking and begin to act upon it.

Note: I’ve read an eBook version (Published April 19th 2007 by Tarcher) which is already simplified thus it’s easier to understand than the original one that was published in 1910. show less

I don't like the title. It's not really about "getting rich" but more about having abundance. ... also he advises you not to give to charity or to volunteer as being bad for money, I suppose... but an inspiring read otherwise.....