About the Book: The Science of Getting Rich The Science of Getting Rich is a book written by the New Thought Movement writer Wallace D. Wattles. The book is still in print after 100 years. Wallace D. Wattles experienced a life of failure after failure. After tireless study and experimentation, he formulated and put into practice the principles laid out in The Science of Getting Rich. He began to work toward the realization of his vision and lived every page.