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jessiegalvin91's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
cari1268's review against another edition
4.0
After reading, The Happiness Project, I decided to learn more about Saint Thérèse. I found this book sweet and I can see why Thérèse was made a saint. She's charming and so sincere and pure. I want to love God like Saint Thérèse loves God. I'm amazed at St. Thérèse's view on suffering. She found joy in it and that's a really different way to look at suffering.
That being said, I had a hard time relating to her. Maybe she was too perfect for me? Too sheltered? I can't exactly pinpoint it. I left the book feeling that I could never be like Saint Thérèse. I do plan on reading this book again. I like that the forward mentions how people like the book more and more with each read.
4 Stars.
That being said, I had a hard time relating to her. Maybe she was too perfect for me? Too sheltered? I can't exactly pinpoint it. I left the book feeling that I could never be like Saint Thérèse. I do plan on reading this book again. I like that the forward mentions how people like the book more and more with each read.
4 Stars.
qobvmw's review against another edition
3.0
A little difficult to read, not because of the langauge but since it’s written mostly like a diary and collection of letters, directly translated. Hence no real editing involved as expected.
tnt307's review against another edition
1.0
I am not religious myself. I have gotten this book by my religious grand-aunt maybe some ten years ago, as she was possibly trying to sway my by a saint with whom I share my name.
I never really cared, but nowadays, I try to get through the piles of cook I've collected in many years, so I thought, I might finally read this.
Well, I don't get it. I read almost through half of the book and it really was a suffering (could it have been the intention?). I found her annoying and her writing style didn't make it better. I also don't understand what exactly has she done to become a saint. Or what have even her parents done?
I assume there are plenty more interesting saints to read about, even for non-religious people, but this doesn't seem to be the right one.
I never really cared, but nowadays, I try to get through the piles of cook I've collected in many years, so I thought, I might finally read this.
Well, I don't get it. I read almost through half of the book and it really was a suffering (could it have been the intention?). I found her annoying and her writing style didn't make it better. I also don't understand what exactly has she done to become a saint. Or what have even her parents done?
I assume there are plenty more interesting saints to read about, even for non-religious people, but this doesn't seem to be the right one.
andrewdoty's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
themartinmama's review against another edition
2.0
I expected to love this and wonder if I read it at the wrong time in my life? That has happened with other quiet poignant books about love and God for me. Or maybe audiobook was not the right option? I do hope that Gretchen Rubin writes a biography about Saint Therese Because I know how much she admires her and I always love Rubin's writing.
makenziewho's review against another edition
5.0
I am so happy I was led to this book! Sister Therese of the Child Jesus was a Carmelite nun and the inspiration of many modern Christians- Mother Teresa chose her religious name to honor St. Therese, and Pope Francis is particularly devoted to her as well. She tells her story in her autobiography (she was asked to write it by her Mother Superiors) with humility and joy, and I felt the entire time as if she were sitting beside me telling it to me personally. The entire mission of her life was to surrender herself completely to Jesus, and allow him to use her even though she was weak and little. She referred to herself as the "little flower of Jesus", and I'm sure she could never have imagined that she would be named a Doctor of the Church and her writings would be revered all over the world.
I have to return this copy to the library today, but I will definitely be purchasing one to keep on my own bookshelf!
I have to return this copy to the library today, but I will definitely be purchasing one to keep on my own bookshelf!
trekbicycles's review against another edition
4.0
Cannot get over how holy this woman was. Really. Enjoyed a book club discussion with this! Book 12 of quarantine.
helenafaustina's review against another edition
5.0
What an amazing book! St. Thérèse was such a wonderful saint. I love her describing God as a Painter… what a beautiful analogy. This biography is jam-packed with goodness about the Catholic Faith. Would highly recommend!