A review by makenziewho
Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux by Thérèse de Lisieux

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!