
The Science of Being Well: Health from a New Thought Perspective (Classic Unabridged Edition) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A practical New Thought handbook for health and mind-body harmonyBy Wallace D. WattlesLength3h 28m
About this audiobook
The Science of Being Well presents Wallace D. Wattles's systematic argument that health is not merely the absence of disease but the result of living in conscious harmony with a creative, intelligent universe. Written in a clear, declarative, and instructional style, the book belongs firmly to the early twentieth-century New Thought tradition, where metaphysical healing, mental discipline, and practical self-culture converge. This classic unabridged edition preserves the work's concise structure and its characteristic blend of spiritual philosophy and pragmatic counsel. Wattles, best known for The Science of Getting Rich, was an American New Thought writer shaped by the era's fascination with mental science, Christian idealism, and the democratization of self-improvement. His own struggles with poverty and ill health appear to have intensified his search for universal principles that could be applied to everyday life, leading him to frame wellness as a matter of thought, faith, action, and ordered living. Readers interested in the history of alternative healing, mind-body philosophy, or American metaphysical religion will find this volume especially rewarding. Though modern readers may approach its claims critically, the book remains a lucid and influential document of New Thought optimism, offering insight into a movement that profoundly shaped contemporary wellness culture.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreHealth and Wellness
Length3 hrs 28 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 10, 2015
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
14Summary of the Mental Actions
2Introduction
15When to Eat
3Synopsis
16What to Eat
4Historical Context
17How to Eat
5The Science of Being Well: Health from a New Thought Perspective (Classic Unabridged Edition)
18Hunger and Appetites
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6Preface
19In a Nutshell
7The Principle of Health
20Breathing
8The Foundation of Faith
21Sleep
9Life and Its Organisms
22Supplementary Instructions
10What to Think
23A Summary of the Science of Being Well
11Faith
24Analysis
12Use of the Will
25Reflection
13Health from God
26Memorable Quotes