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This book is one of my favorites. I have read it 5 or 6 times already, and I always get something new out of it. Her spirituality is accessible to everyone, and that is what I love about it. This is by far the best translation in my opinion. The language, while still flowery, is not saccharine sweet, which I have found to be the case in some other translations. Also, the earlier translations, were heavily edited by her sisters. Don't hesitate to read this book because it was written by a young nun during the 1800s. There is really something for everyone contained in her writings, and it's definitely worth re-reading.

Fascinating look at a special young Nun in the late 19th century in her own words.

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Timing is everything. The author of the Happiness Project noted this title several times so I tried it. Maybe in a few months it will resonate and keep me reading, but on the first go it didn't grab me.

I didn't like the original version but this is more true to what St. Therese wrote. Excellent.

Beautiful...
Simply beautiful
It really gives me a lot to think about and contemplate and reflect on.
Glory be to God for His Saints!

It was a much shorter story then I was hoping for but it was a very good summary of St. Therese life. If you want a brief summary I would recommend this book. If you want a more detailed story of her life then you should probably look elsewhere.

> Babelio : https://www.babelio.com/livres/de-Lisieux-Histoire-dune-ame/105341

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What do we do when illness, separation, and sorrow break our hearts? In this book, Thérèse of Lisieux and her family recount some of the painful events in their lives. They walk us into a world of deep love and intense suffering. Like an understanding companion, Thérèse shows us that love makes suffering easier to bear.

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the missives found in this volume reveal communications of warm personal sentiment along with expressions of lively spiritual development.
Thérèse's efforts as a fifteen-year-old to enter Carmel before reaching the required age appear in revealing detail. This tortuous course of a very subtle diplomacy is set out not only by the letters of Thérèse herself, but also by those of so many others who shared her hopes and eventual victory.

St. Thérèse of Lisieux in her autobiography Story of a Soul taught believers “the little way” of trust and absolute surrender to God. The first 15 years St. Thérèse was spent as a devout Catholic, and for nine years she lived a cloistered life as a Carmelite nun. She wrote the story of her brief life in ink with no thought that it would ever be published. On Good Friday, April 13, 1896 she suffered her first hemoptysis (coughing up blood due to a lung hemorrhage).

The facsimile edition of her manuscript was difficult to read because of capitalizations, underlined words, size, position of slant letters, with occasional corrections. Students of hers were still able to read texts in the original manuscript. The translated version however offered clear themes of love, abandonment to God’s mercy, and mission in the church. St. Thérèse saw the way of spiritual childhood as the path which led to eternal life.

Manuscript & Readers

In fits and starts during her spare time St. Thérèse wrote while she was ill. The manuscript in a highly edited form was first published in 1898 and praised by readers. It became a spiritual classic, read by millions, and was translated from French into other languages. For over 20 years, St. Thérèse’s book was a best seller. This story was originally the collection of three separate manuscripts addressed to different persons in 1895, 1896, and 1897.

St. Thérèse’s legacy to the world was her personal message about being like “little ones.” Her teachings came out of human experiences. To accomplish these tasks she ascended to the summit of heroic virtue that she described as “my vocation is love.” She believed we must be like little children to enter the Kingdom of Heaven, and viewed God as the keeper of “little ones.”

Beatification & Canonization

During the process of beatification and canonization Pope Benedict XV, and Pius XⅠ endorsed her beliefs. They hoped her teachings would be brought to the attention of the world. St. Thérèse, who was considered the greatest saint of modern times frequently meditated on the Gospels and the Old Testament. Her work has remained a source of deep religious inspiration, and believers think it came about through Divine Providence. The centennial celebration of her death was in 1996 - 1997. Story of a Soul’s translator John Clarke was a devotee to this “little flower.”

> Vannier Marie-Anne. Thérèse de Lisieux, oeuvres complètes, 1992.
In: Revue des Sciences Religieuses, tome 67, fascicule 2, 1993. p. 123. … ; (en ligne)
URL : https://www.persee.fr/doc/rscir_0035-2217_1993_num_67_2_3230_t1_0123_0000_4

> Œuvres complètes by Thérèse de Lisieux
Se reporter au compte rendu de Jean-Pierre JOSSUA
In: Revue des Sciences philosophiques et théologiques, Vol. 76, No. 4 (Octobre 1992), p. 689

parole varie di s. Teresa di Lisieux. Ne emerge tutta la sua enorme 'piccolezza'

Review: Saint Therese of Lisieux/The Story of A Soul Translated by John Beevers.

Saint Therese was born in Alencon, France on January 2, 1873 and passed away at a very young age of twenty-four on September 30, 1897, a nun, in the infirmary of Carmel of Lisieux, a small town in Normandy. She wrote this book herself and it was more of a journal of memories, thoughts, prayers, and conversations she had with a few superiors, family, and silent communications she had in her mind with Jesus and God.

She was asked by Mother Superior at the convent to consider writing down whatever she was feeling, experiencing, and thoughts that burdened her to ease any spiritual misgivings she might have. They believed she was chosen to be a profound spiritual writer. Plus, Pope Pius XI, who called her Little Flower knew how devoted she was and how fast she attained knowledge of supernatural things in such an abundance that she was able to point out to others the way to salvation. What seemed like little miracles or visions she proclaimed were so strong that they knew she had the gift of communicating with Jesus the son of God and that he was guiding and protecting her. For the short time she was on earth they believe she was chosen by God to rejoice and follow Jesus to the Eternal light.

She was never healthy as a child and struggled through what little time she had. She knew from the age of three she wanted to enter into a Catholic spiritual life. Her mother died when Therese Martin was very young so she and her siblings were raised by their mother’s friend and their father. Her father supported her decision but kept telling her they would not allow her to enter until she was eighteen or older. Therese was thirteen and wouldn’t give up asking to be allowed to make her sacraments to join the Catholic Religious Group. She sought help from the priest at her church and other superiors for permission. She no longer went to school because of her off and on illnesses.

Her father finally got permission to take her to Rome to see the Catholic Administers there and hopefully Pope Pius XI. It wasn’t completely decided that day so Therese was sent home with the understanding that when she turned fifteen they would discuss the issue again. It’s not what she wanted to hear but she knew Jesus would expect her to make some sacrifices that sadden her. Therese’s story goes on and she does sacrifice many things but she was enlightened and happy because she knew she had been accepted and would someday be united with God.