The Story of a Soul: A New Translation

This popular translation of St. Thérèse of Lisieux's classic autobiography, The Story of a Soul, contains every word of the original text, keeping the appeal of the landmark autobiography. The bright energy of the young lady who sought nothing more than to be a lowly blossom that would gladden God's eyes is captured in Robert Edmonson's easy and captivating translation.

The autobiography of St. Thérèse was originally published shortly after her death in 1897, at the age of twenty-four. It was an immediate blockbuster because it combined lovely pictures of family and communal life with a sense of humour and passionate commitment to God. Earlier versions, however, often deleted parts and polished her use of the French dialect commonly spoken by peasants. This version of The Story of a Soul includes the following features:

A full and unabridged work that is lengthier than most other versions on the market today.

A stunning interior with a higher letter size for better reading

A vibrant, non-technical translation that will appeal to a broad audience.The most well-known saint of the first half of the twentieth century, St. Thérèse of Lisieux—"the Little Flower"—was named a Doctor of the Church by Pope Saint John Paul II in 1997. Her straightforward approach to spirituality, which essentially involved doing even the most commonplace things with tremendous love and pleasure, has inspired millions of people worldwide.