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A review by kaitykat
Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux by Thérèse de Lisieux
5.0
“Joy is not found in the things which surround us, but lives only in the soul.”
This was lovely. I’m on a journey of growth in my relationship with Jesus and I feel closer to Him now more than ever, and I love hearing stories about others who have been living true examples of Him and His Word for the world. St. Therese is someone I’ve always admired, ever since I was a child. I always thought images of her with flowers were so beautiful, but I never read her story other than what I read in saint books for children. Now, I’ve finally read this! I think what surprised me the most was her fervent desire to live for Jesus. Even as a small child, she just KNEW she was going to be a nun and dedicate herself to God. She was a very wise child, already detaching herself from the world, but she was stubborn as well! The fact that she demanded to become a nun at 15, even going to Rome to have it be granted to her showed her determination. I just found her very fascinating and I loved that she offered everything, even her sufferings and losses to God. She wanted to suffer to know Him fully and she so desired to be a saint too. A very lovely read, indeed, and someone to be admired!
This was lovely. I’m on a journey of growth in my relationship with Jesus and I feel closer to Him now more than ever, and I love hearing stories about others who have been living true examples of Him and His Word for the world. St. Therese is someone I’ve always admired, ever since I was a child. I always thought images of her with flowers were so beautiful, but I never read her story other than what I read in saint books for children. Now, I’ve finally read this! I think what surprised me the most was her fervent desire to live for Jesus. Even as a small child, she just KNEW she was going to be a nun and dedicate herself to God. She was a very wise child, already detaching herself from the world, but she was stubborn as well! The fact that she demanded to become a nun at 15, even going to Rome to have it be granted to her showed her determination. I just found her very fascinating and I loved that she offered everything, even her sufferings and losses to God. She wanted to suffer to know Him fully and she so desired to be a saint too. A very lovely read, indeed, and someone to be admired!