Robert Collier (author)

Robert Collier (April 19, 1885 in St. Louis, Missouri – January 9, 1950)[1] was an American author of self-help and New Thought metaphysical books in the 20th century.

Collier wrote about the practical psychology of abundance, desire, faith, visualization, confident action, and personal development.

Robert Collier Publications, Inc. still exists through the efforts of his widow, and now his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Collier's writing style is conversational and persuasive, and he emphasizes the importance of understanding the reader's needs and desires to effectively communicate with them.

Collier was a major influence on further New Thought and esoteric writers such as Rhonda Byrne who wrote The Secret,[2] and Father Divine of the International Peace Mission movement.

The first page of the first edition of the Robert Collier Letter Book, published by the McGraw-Hill Book Company in 1931.
The first page of the first edition of the Robert Collier Letter Book, published by the McGraw-Hill Book Company in 1931.