About
Robert Collier was an American author of self-help and metaphysical books. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, he was the nephew of Peter Fenelon Collier, founder of Collier's Weekly magazine. After training for the priesthood, he worked as a mining engineer and then in advertising in New York City. Recovered from a chronic illness through mental healing, he turned to the study of the power of the mind. His best-known work, The Secret of the Ages (1926), sold over 300,000 copies during his lifetime. His writings on visualization, desire, and faith prefigured the modern law of attraction movement.
Major works
- The Secret of the Ages (1926)non-fiction
- The Life Magnet (1928)non-fiction
- The God in Younon-fiction
- The Secret of Powernon-fiction
- Riches Within Your Reachnon-fiction
Key milestones
- 1885Born in St. Louis, Missouri, on April 19.
- 1926Publication of his best-known work, The Secret of the Ages.
- 1950Died of cancer.
Themes
Self-helpMetaphysicsPower of the mindVisualizationLaw of attraction
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