Books : The Story of a Life: St. Therese of Lisieux
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by: Guy Gaucher
Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 282.0924
EAN: 9780060630959
ISBN: 0060630957
Label: Harpercollins
Manufacturer: Harpercollins
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 1
Publication Date: 1987-09
Publisher: Harpercollins
Sales Rank: 370320
Studio: Harpercollins
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Product Description:
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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Rating: - Still the best
This book was my first encounter with St. Therese, and I still think that it is the best account of her life outside of her own writings. As other reviewers have said, it might be best to read this book before _The Story of a Soul_, as it gives a lot of detail about what else was happening in her life, her family and in the world besides what she herself wrote. (It would also be better to read the version of her autobiography based on her original manuscripts than the standard version, which was ... Read More
Rating: - An outstanding biography. . .
. . .of one of the most popular saints in the Church today.
"The Story of a Life" by Guy Gaucher is a well-written, honest, and poignant account of the the life of St. Therese of Lisiuex -- the "Little Flower". In addition to the biographical material, the author includes many photos (St. Therese's sister -- also a nun -- was a photographer) a useful timeline of events in the saints' life; a family tree/family history; and numerous testimonies to the witness of St. Therese.
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Rating: - An indispensable complement to Story of a Soul
"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 ... Read More
Rating: - Leads to a better understanding of her autobiography
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.
Rating: - The definitive biography of St. Therese
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.
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