The Autobiography of Saint Therese of Lisieux: The Story of a Soul
Average Rating: out of 27 Reviews
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Manufacturer: Image
EAN (European Article Number): 9780385029032
Number of Items: 1
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Image
Dewey Decimal Number: 282.092
Publication Date: 1987-12-17
Reading Level: 192
Description: A spiritual guide for millions the world over, this is the autobiography of a holy woman who "attained to the knowledge of supernatural things in such abundant measure that she was able to point out the sure way of salvation to others." --Pope Pius XI
Review Summary: Autobiography of a Soul--Relationship, not Religion
Date: 2008-11-03
Details: This is a book about divine relationship, not about religion. As such, it is deeply inspirational and a book I will return to again.
Review Summary: Great Book
Date: 2007-08-09
Details: Really enjoyed reading this book. Excellent akutobiography of St. Therese. What a beautiful life she lead. Everyone should read this if for nothing else than inspiration from an extradorinary woman. You don't have to be a religious person to get something out of this autobiography.
Review Summary: A must read!!
Date: 2007-07-30
Details: This is a must read for anyone who wants to know how God can change their life forever. What divine wisdom is spoken by this saint of the Church!! Her "Little Way" to serving and loving Jesus is persuasive to anyone struggling with the "how" of living a Christlike life.
Review Summary: Great Seller!
Date: 2007-01-19
Details: Seller had a great price for the product and she was very honest about the condition of the book.
Review Summary: The Little Flower
Date: 2006-01-05
Details: Therese of Lisieux lived a very sheltered life. As we begin the book she actually seems to be spoiled by her family. Her parents were financially secure and devoutly religious. Therese knew she wanted to be a nun from the age of three. She had bouts of poor health and she suffered the loss of her mother early in her life. And then the sisters she relied on left one by one to join the convent. But she also had security and love from her family. She also had an incredible sense of self-direction.
In her book Saint Therese describes souls as similar to different types of flowers. Some are roses, others lilies, and some like orchids, for example. And all can be equally pleasing to God in their own way, when seeking his role for them. People have different talents and different struggles, but these characteristics do not mean that any type is more valued than the other.
Saint Therese describes the Christian Church as one body, and how she wants to be the heart that loves. She writes frequently of the many ways that God is love. She believed that heaven for her would be to be able to help people on earth after she died. She writes that any sacrifice in daily life can be offered to God, for the conversion of souls, or help of others, whether it is the suffering of an illness or loss, or the performance of a mundane daily chore. Therese also writes much she preferred to speak directly to God as a child when she prayed instead of using formal liturgy.
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