The Story of a Life: St. Theresa of Lisieux [Paperback]

Guy Gaucher (Author)

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Publication Date: June 17, 1993

The premier biography of one of the world's best-loved Catholic saints, as presented by the priest who has devoted his life to telling her story.

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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French

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The premier biography of one of the world's best-loved Catholic saints, as presented by the priest who has devoted his life to telling her story.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: HarperOne; 4th Printing edition (June 17, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060630965
• ISBN-13: 978-0060630966
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #445,726 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The definitive biography of St. Therese, December 28, 1998

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This review is from: The Story of a Life: St. Theresa of Lisieux (Paperback)

This book, written by perhaps "the" foremost authority on St. Therese of Lisieux, is a "must read" for anyone interested in the life and spirituality of St. Therese. It provides invaluable information about the life of this Saint and about her relationships with her parents and sisters. In addition, the book provides critical insight into daily life at the Lisieux Carmel during the time of St. Therese. Highly recommended for a fuller understanding of this Doctor of the Church.

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An indispensable complement to Story of a Soul, September 15, 1999

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This review is from: The Story of a Life: St. Theresa of Lisieux (Paperback)

"Story of a Life," by Monseigneur Guy Gaucher, OCD, general editor of the critical edition of St. Therese's writings and auxiliary bishop of Bayeux and Lisieux, is a powerful framework for Therese's own "Story of a Soul." She writes, "It is not my life properly so-called that I am going to write; it is my thoughts on the graces God has granted to me." Bishop Gaucher tells, as much as possible, what Therese left untold. His astonishing expertise and understanding of Therese, his passionate attention to chronology, and his attention to detail create a framework for Therese's own writings. The more you love St. Therese, the more you will love this book. Also an excellent guide for persons or groups wanting to work through her life chronologically; one could use this book as a framework for the study of her writings. We are extremely fortunate the book is available in English.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Leads to a better understanding of her autobiography, June 13, 1999

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This review is from: The Story of a Life: St. Theresa of Lisieux (Paperback)

I read the autobiography of St. Therese last year. After reading this book, I have a much fuller understanding of her "Little Way." It also helped me to better follow the chronology of her life. The author integrates her words with his own to help us bring together these two wonderful works. Highly recommended for anyone who loves this Saint.