St. Therese of Lisieux: Her Last Conversations [Paperback]

St. Therese of Lisieux (Author), John Clarke (Translator)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 096008763X | ISBN-13: 978-0960087631 | Publication Date: October 15, 1977

Translated from the critical edition by John Clarke, OCD. Includes general and biblical index, with 12 photos.
Those who attended St. Thérèse of Lisieux during her last illness were living in the company of one of God's greatest saints, one prepared for our times. Fortunately for us they did not simply listen to her conversations, but wrote down what they remembered. This volume brings together their reports of Thérèse's final words during her last months, including some of her most famous sayings, such as I will spend my heaven doing good on earth.

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Text: English, French (translation)

Product Details

• Paperback: 332 pages
• Publisher: Institute of Carmelite Studies Publications (October 15, 1977)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 096008763X
• ISBN-13: 978-0960087631
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #141,775 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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37 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite book, August 30, 2005

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Kerry in Hawaii - See all my reviews

This review is from: St. Therese of Lisieux: Her Last Conversations (Paperback)

I'd like especially to recommend this book to those people who (1) believe that Therese's theology is naive and consequently not interesting; and (2) feel that Therese is somehow unworthy of high honor paid her. In the first place, there's nothing naive about the faith of a young woman who admits being subject to "the worst temptations of atheism." In the second place, Therese really did die a martyr's death. In her perfect submission to God's will, she is transfigured and triumphs over death. Reading these last conversations is at once edifying, and inspiring, and deeply humbling. For those who are still skeptical, please read and you'll understand why a Pope called Therese the greatest of all modern saints.

31 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Utterly Fascinating, April 16, 1999

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This review is from: St. Therese of Lisieux: Her Last Conversations (Paperback)

This is truly one of the most fascinating books in the world. The Martin sisters wrote down literally every word Therese said in her last six months. "O to die her death!"--"Then live her life."

29 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Completes the "Saintly" nature of the Little Flower., December 19, 1997

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This view of St. Therese completes the whole picture of her sainlty nature. This is where her heroism shine forth and her total trust in God's Divine Mercy is most evident. Very though provoking.