Rodney Collin

Rodney Collin is a key figure in the history of esoteric thought and the Fourth Way tradition, best known for his seminal works, The Theory of Celestial Influence and The Theory of Eternal Life. A dedicated pupil of the renowned mystic Peter Ouspensky, Collin's unique contribution to the Gurdjieff Work has had a lasting impact. Nevertheless, little is known about his early life, the time he spent with Ouspensky, and his group work - up to his mysterious death in Cuzco, Peru, at the young age of 47. This ground-breaking biography provides a wealth of such information, most of it previously unpublished, including his close relationship to Ouspensky and a detailed account of the activities and events leading up to Ouspensky's death. It proceeds to describe the years that followed, Collin's migration to Mexico and his group activities there - also his extensive search for historical traces of The Work and his various other books and pamphlets. Offering a rare and intimate portrait of