The Science of Being Great [Mass Market Paperback]

Wallace D. Wattles (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 16, 2007

Joining the ranks of Tarcher's runaway editions of Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, Public Speaking for Success by Dale Carnegie, and The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles, here are three landmark guides to a life of prosperity-now restored to print in beautiful, signature volumes.

- Newly discovered by fans of The Secret, the metaphysical writer Wallace D. Wattles distills the rules of real power and personal achievement in his slender, immensely practical The Science of Being Great-the companion work to The Science of Getting Rich.

- Publisher Robert Collier taught millions of people how to achieve more, attain more, and live more-all by tapping the incredible faculties of the human mind. His leading book, The Secret of the Ages, is available once again in its authoritative, revised edition.

- Businessman Charles F. Haanel made a meticulous study of the "Law of Attraction" in The Master Key System-a step-by-step guide to activating the principle of mental power and a core inspiration behind The Secret.

Each of these volumes features reset and redesigned interiors, rough-front pages, and elegant French flaps, and is published at an affordable price.

Here are the cornerstone works of self-development-perfect for today's generation of readers.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Born in 1860 in the United States, Wallace D. Wattles popularized New Thought principles in his ground-breaking classics The Science of Getting Rich, The Science of Being Great, and The Science of Being Well. A great influence on future generations of success writers, he died in 1911.

From AudioFile

The core of Wattles's 1911 book is expressed in the first five minutes of this charming audio. He says that in our own way and at this time in history, each of us has the power to rise above our circumstances and limitations and achieve any kind of life we desire. Though written when many people feared God, the book promotes a more affirming and secure spiritual connection that has an optimistic tone of possibility. Narrator Eliza Foss demonstrates a solid connection with this material and an interesting yet still natural-sounding array of tone and pacing variations. Even more impressive is that her outsized talent does not divert attention from the power of Wattles's timeless message. Essential listening for anyone limited by humbleness or low self-esteem. T.W. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Tarcher; 1 edition (August 16, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585426288
• ISBN-13: 978-1585426287
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #875,150 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Wallace D. Wattles was an American author and a pioneer success writer. His most famous work is a book called The Science of Getting Rich in which he explains how to get rich. Other books by Wallace include Health Through New Thought and Fasting, The Science of Being Great, The Science of Being Well, Making of the Man Who Can and a novel, Hellfire Harrison.

Customer Reviews

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring book that has stood the test of time!, December 19, 2008

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Kara D. Lane "Author, Wake Up to Powerful Living" (Carmel, IN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Science of Being Great (Paperback)

This book was written almost 100 years ago, but it still inspires today. Wattles notes that, "When awakened, man becomes a son of the Highest and all power is given to him in heaven and on earth." He notes you can become what you want to be by virtue of your thoughts.

He also explains that wisdom is the essential basis of greatness and that man can receive wisdom from God. He includes an entire chapter on a mental exercise that helps you to connect with God and thus realize your highest potential.

Once concept I particularly liked is he says that to become "great," you must start by doing small things in great ways. So he says to begin today to be great in your own home and office...in all relations, be just, generous, courteous and kind. When you begin to do even small things in a great way, you will eventually be able to do bigger things in a great way. Your habit of deliberately thinking and acting in the best way you know how will cause you to continually grow until you become a great person.

This is a very quick read, but a very inspiring one. I would recommend it to anyone who aspires to be a better person.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Written in 1911 and matches Eckhart Tolle, July 31, 2008

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William Talada "Presence" (York, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Science of Being Great (Paperback)

Wallace D. Wattles is a treasure. He was enlightened when he wrote this back in 1911. Every sentence demonstrates "no self" in other words he was fully identified with the collective intelligence. He demonstrates non-attachment, non-judgment, and non-resistance a full 100% throught the CDs. If you love Eckhart Tolle, Byron Katie, Jed McKenna, and other highly spiritually evolved writers, you will love his stuff.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A gift for my husband from Amazon, August 18, 2011

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This review is from: The Science of Being Great (A Thrifty Book) (Paperback)

My husband hasn't accepted the idea of electronic books - he's old school. And this is an older
book. But he hadn't read it before and he really likes it. He is a fan of Napoleon Hill and has
read Think and Grow Rich many times and quotes it to everyone. This one gave him a new wrinkle on
the subject. I try hard to find things he will like and this was a big hit. Thanks Amazon for putting
it in my suggestion list!