This included The Science of Getting Rich, The Science of Being Well and The Science of Being Great. At first, I found the books to be a bit long-winded and overall not super helpful. And if you're going to read them in succession, like I did - there's definitely some repetitive concepts that make it more difficult to power through. However, by the end, I was pretty well satisfied with the entire collection.

There were some good principles discussed in this book, the most important of which is that each of us has a moral obligation to strive to fulfill our own potential. However, I don't agree with the primary premise of the book, that getting rich is synonymous with fulfilling our potential. Unfortunately, for ever good principle or truth discussed in the book, it seemed like there were ten times as many falsehoods and fallacies. And in the end, the book didn't live up to its title. It provided no real process for getting rich, did not discuss many core principles of creating wealth, and certainly didn't have a shred of scientific basis for anything it said.

There are things I like and dislike about this book. I love that it is a classic and has so much value. I love the writing style and the absolute mindset. I love how the author brings God and scripture into this science, because I believe that is what is lacking in so many other “think rich” or “positive thinking” books. But the author does so in a way that would work for any belief system.

Also, this book isn’t just one book, but all three, which packs a powerful punch.

This book reveals why so many fail, and so many succeed, belief systems and faith in our own selves, and how we should be creative, not competitive. And in this world today, where our world has shifted in a very strong and negative way, we need this book more than ever.

The one thing I did not like is how he says to do very little reading. I understand his whys, because he believes you shouldn’t fill your mind with conflicting thoughts or theories. If you read gloomy things that fill your thoughts with negativity, you are succumbing to those thoughts, beliefs, or what have you. I believe reading is very important and if you have a strong enough mindset where you block any negativity of what you read and see the good and potential of it all, reading is hugely beneficial. He also says not to involve yourself with charities, because it can lower your mindset as well to see such squalor. Personally, I believe helping others builds us up, so I lowered my star rating for those reasons. It is his opinion, and I don't fault him for that since there is so much value in this book. But he says it more than once and thinks his book is one of the only things that should be read. Otherwise, great value in this book about mindset and how we can change ourselves to be better apt for blessings, riches and wellness. Definitely a book to reread and savor, as it provides many jewels for living our best lives and in being our best self.

Okay, I admit it. Making more and spending less has not been my lifestyle until more recently. But even with knowing what I know, I still love reading about it in hopes of solidifying the new budgeting practices I’m trying to instill in myself.

NetGalley offered The Science of Getting Rich with bonus books by Wallace Wattles for review. I probably don’t need to tell you that I jumped at this chance to read and review it! What I didn’t notice was that there are BONUS books in this review!! There’s two other books, related but separate, included in this copy.

The Science of Getting Rich has the basic fundamentals of limiting purchases to what you need, not want. Being diligent and praying through any purchase because it’s important to stay connected to God and you want to be sure it’s a purchase He wants for you.

The next book is The Science of Being Great focuses more on being the person you want others to be for you. To be generous and helpful and honest. There are many other tips but these stand out to me!

Lastly, The Science of Being Well closes this trilogy. It appeals about not only eating well, but also about exercising and being spiritually connected to a higher being, like God. When you are well, everything else falls into place.

Putting these three together is an excellent choice! It all goes so well together and one book will refer to another so they intertwined as well. The ending speaks more about Good than the other two, but all the hot in the idea of trusting in Him to lead your way.

Overall, I appreciate these books! As I said earlier, it was provided complimentary in exchange for an honest review. I give this book four out of five tiaras because it is quite helpful, but a bit lengthy (my only drawback).

This is not a personal finance book. The Science of Getting Rich challenges you to go beyond what you know and thrive to your fullest potential. I agree with the major points however the writing is utterly boring. This book was originally published in 1910 and it shows. FYI, the author references the Christian bible.

I was given this book from NetGalley.

The science of not getting rich.

Just another book that could have been a blog post or two.

Not much new information.