Wallace D. Wattles

Author Profile

Biography

Wallace Delois Wattles (1860–1911) was an American New Thought writer.

Born in Illinois, he later lived in Indiana. Details about his life remain somewhat obscure, but his writings have had a lasting impact on the self-help and New Thought movement.

He was involved in the Socialist Party and advocated for social change alongside his spiritual teachings.

Bibliography

Scientific Marriage (1904)
Jesus, the Man and His Work (1905)
The New Science of Living and Healing (1907)
Making the Man Who Can (1909)
What Is Truth? (1909)
"Perpetual Youth" (1909)
The Science of Being Well (1910)
The Science of Getting Rich (1910)
A New Christ (1910)
Hell-fire Harrison (c. 1910)
Letters to a Woman's Husband (c. 1910)
The Constructive Use of Foods (c. 1910)
How to Get What You Want (n.d.)
The Science of Being Great (1911)
Financial Success Through Creative Thought (1915).

Key Themes

Wattles's work focuses on the application of New Thought principles to achieve success, wealth, and well-being.

He emphasized the power of thought and belief to shape reality, advocating for the use of creative visualization and a positive mental attitude to attract desired outcomes.

His most famous book, "The Science of Getting Rich," outlines a practical method for achieving financial success based on these principles.