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Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux, Third Edition (Paperback)

~ Therese de Lisieux (Author), John Clarke (Translator)
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This book first published in 1898 in a highly edited verson, quickly became a modern spiritual classic, read by millions and tanslated into over fifty-five languages. John Clarke's acclaimed translation, first published in 1975, is now accepted as the standard throughout the English-speaking world.


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Text: English, French (translation) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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  • Paperback: 306 pages
  • Publisher: I C S Publications; 3rd edition (January 19, 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0935216588
  • ISBN-13: 978-0935216585
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant treatise on power and methods of love, April 26, 2005
I was recommended "Story of a Soul" as the favorite book of a woman I much admired, who worked at a Carmelite monastery. Initially I wondered about the recommendation when I began the book. Therese of Lisieux lived a sheltered life. Her parents were financially secure and devoutly religious (they had to be encouraged by a priest to marry rather than to join a religious order, and later to consummate their marriage). Therese knew she wanted to be a nun from an extremely early age.

My first impression was to wonder why was this book recommended to me, when she has nothing in common with my life, at a time when I didn't known how I would pay the bills and was not sure what God wanted form me in terms of a vocation. True, her health was poor and she suffered the loss of her mother early in her life, so her life was not without sorrow. But she also seemed to have security, love, and an incredible sense of direction, which made me question what I could learn from her life, when these qualities were so missing in my own. Furthermore, I questioned whether some one who lived so holy a life, could be a realistic role model for me; as I have made some pretty unholy decisions in my past.

The book quickly grew on me and eradicated my concerns about it being an inaccessible guide for spirituality. The beauty of the writing is her approach to spirituality, which is accessible to any one in any walk of life. She 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.

She writes that if the Christian Church is one body, than she wants to be the heart that loves, which I thought was a beautiful sentiment and a much needed philosophy in the world today. When I look on mistakes I've made in my own life, I realized that it is easiest to succumb to temptation when one feels alone and unloved, and I believe that people would make less such mistakes if they had the support of God's love through others. 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. Many remarkable stories have been published in books about people who claim to have been helped when having asked Therese to pray for their needs. She is one of the most common saints that people claim to have seen an apparition of during their times of trouble.

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. This is a practice also advocated by saints like Gertrude of Helfta, Catherine of Siena, Teresa of Avila, and Francis of Assisi, but it is a way of holy living that any one can practice, in any station of life, at any level of health. Therese also writes much about the prayer, and how her preferred method of praying rather than to memorize long formal prayers, is to speak directly to God as a child, or her struggles and requests.

The book is easy to read and intimate. One feels as if one is experiencing a conversation from Therese, while reading it. Excerpts beg to be read over and over again, and each reading makes me appreciate them more, and want to love others more. The only book that has made me fuller of love for God and others (outside of the Bible) is Catherine of Siena's "The Dialogues." Therese of Lisieux well earned her title as Doctor of the Church.
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75 of 78 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Story of a Soul Opens the Heart, December 4, 2002
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St. Therese of Lisieux, the Little Flower of Jesus, gave the world a precious gift in putting her life and mission to paper. It doesn't matter where you are in life - this little saint, a sheltered nun in her mere twenties, will touch your very heart and soul with her simplicity and honesty. As she pours out her innermost thoughts and longings on the pages, you will find your own heart opening in the same way to Jesus - just like a flower.

The spiritual depth of Therese's work is astounding. Her inspiring autobiography brought the greatest of popes to their knees. Such is the power of God working through even the humblest of vessels. This book will change you for the better, as it has thousands of other souls since its publication!

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66 of 68 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Story of a Soul: the Autobiography of St. Theresa or Lisieu, December 24, 1999
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This is truly one of the greatest spiritual books ever written. Our Lord speaks through this Saint with such force and meaning that it shakes the soul of the reader. When our Lord allows a person to read this book, they will be pulled into a profound and deep love of God that they did not know before. Our dear Saint writes with such ease and comfort and it can very easily relate to anyone. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to know what it means to become a "child of God."
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5.0 out of 5 stars As expected of a saint it is a spiritual masterpiece
I have read a Story of a soul and can give these impressions for you. You will not hear a story of someone who lived a life devoid of suffering, nor of one who accomplished many... Read more
Published 6 months ago by L. Lapeyre

5.0 out of 5 stars A worth while read, hard to put down!
St. Therese has a lot to say to this day and age. Her "Little Way" is so simple and based on love. I have personally found Story of a Soul very useful in my spiritual life. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Ms. L. Drummond

5.0 out of 5 stars A devotional classic is excellent introduction to this Saint
This book is a great place to start learning about Therese. Includes the full text of the autobiography, and some supplementary material incl. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Rockinghorse Winner

5.0 out of 5 stars The Little Flower and Her Little Way .
Excellent book and in her own words unedited. Also a good little book on St. Therese is 'Heart of a Soul'. This book Iam reviewing is A MUST Read.
Published on July 23, 2007 by J. Devine

1.0 out of 5 stars The book issued by Echo Library in 2006, edited by T. Taylor, is an obsolete translation of an inauthentic version of a classic
Rev. Thomas Taylor's early 20th century translation of the memoir of St. Therese of Lisieux, unfortunately republished in 2006 by Echo Library, was made from the only manuscript... Read more
Published on May 26, 2007 by A reader

5.0 out of 5 stars Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux, Third Edition
It is a well written, inspirational text. I really liked the historical aspects as well as the religious excerpts. Great book for anyone experiencing an ongoing illness. Read more
Published on January 11, 2007 by Jennifer Insalaco

5.0 out of 5 stars Story of a Soul
From her own words, we can see how this important and popular Catholic saint dedicated her life to the unconditional love of God. Read more
Published on January 3, 2007 by James A. Ross

5.0 out of 5 stars A Woman for All Seasons
Beautiful little Therese, insignificant and hidden away from the world, is today considered one of the greatest saints of the Church. Read more
Published on October 10, 2006 by N. Sullivan

5.0 out of 5 stars An introduction to St. Therese.....
As a child I have heard of St. Therese but have never known her life and why she is so popular. I even went to a church dedicated to her. Read more
Published on June 29, 2006 by Juan Diego

3.0 out of 5 stars More like a diary.
I was hoping for more detail of St. Therese's life. It reads like personal letters and the reader doesn't know all the references. Good read for developing virtue.
Published on March 1, 2006 by K. Clark

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