{"product_id":"story-of-a-soul-arthur-pendleton-9798880477791","title":"Story of a Soul: Therese of Lisieux: Complete edition with a new translation","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"Story of a Soul\"\u003c\/b\u003e is the autobiography of \u003cb\u003eSaint Th駻鑚e of Lisieux\u003c\/b\u003e, a French Carmelite known for her great spirituality and her simplicity in her relationship with God. Written by Th駻鑚e herself, the work was published after her death in 1897 at the age of 24. The autobiography details Th駻鑚e's life from childhood to her life in Carmel, offering insight into her inner search and spiritual doctrine, now known as the \u003cb\u003e\"Little Way.\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe story is divided into t\u003cb\u003ehree main parts\u003c\/b\u003e, corresponding to the manuscripts that Th駻鑚e wrote at the request of her superiors. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eChildhood and youth\u003c\/b\u003e: Th駻鑚e describes her family, her pious but often sickly childhood, and her intense desire to devote herself to God from an early age. She recounts several significant events, such as her \"conversion\" at the age of 14, which strengthened her determination to pursue religious life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eVocation and life in Carmel\u003c\/b\u003e: Th駻鑚e recounts her entry into the Carmel of Lisieux at the age of 15, after overcoming many obstacles, including a trip to Rome to obtain permission from the Pope. She describes her struggle to adapt to monastic life, her spiritual challenges, and how she found her way by devoting herself to love, doing small actions with great love. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe \"Little Way\"\u003c\/b\u003e: The most influential part of his autobiography explains his \"little way\" of spirituality, which involves finding holiness in ordinary actions and offering these small actions to God in love. Th駻鑚e emphasizes the importance of trust and abandonment to God, rather than great deeds or mortifications. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe impact of \u003cb\u003e\"Story of a Soul\" \u003c\/b\u003ehas been immense, inspiring millions of people around the world. Th駻鑚e was canonized in 1925, and her message of simplicity and love continues to be a source of inspiration for the faithful from all walks of life. His \"little way\" has been recognized as an accessible path of holiness, applicable to the daily life of everyone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Arthur Pendleton, Th駻鑚e Of Lisieux\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798880477791\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/22\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 178\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.54lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d","brand":"Arthur Pendleton","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45180684763391,"sku":"9798880477791","price":9.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_726b6cb7-75f1-403d-8ca9-fa9fba792814.jpg?v=1712898420","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/story-of-a-soul-arthur-pendleton-9798880477791","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}