My Sister Saint Therese

by Sister Genevieve of the Holy Face (Celine Martin) and Céline Martin

Book Overview

A little classic that is like a second Story of a Soul Conversations, anecdotes of St. Therese, her teachings, hidden virtues, amusing remarks and beautiful death--recorded by be her sister Celine in the convent. Shows the "Little Way" in practice in daily life. A providential book Impr. 280 pgs, PB

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0895555980
• ISBN13: 9780895555984
• Release Date: September 1997
• Publisher: Tan Books
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 4.4" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

Valuable for its eyewitness testimony of Therese

This 1957 translation of Sister Genevieve's memories of St. Therese by the Carmelite sisters of New York is valuable for what the older sister saw and heard of Therese. The tone is pious -- Therese is generally referred to as "the Saint"--a nd a fresh translation would be most valuable. Lovers of Therese will be very happy to learn more about her. If you are not already a lover, start with another book. Be on guard that you are reading Celine's interpretation, which is valid as an interpretation by the "sweet echo of her soul."

Great insight into this Doctor of the Church

This book is an absolute "must read" for anyone interested in the spirituality of St. Therese. With the exceptions of "Story of a Soul" and the other writings of the Saint herself (the volumes of letters, poems, and prayers), this book offers the deepest insight into who Therese was and how she lived every moment of her life in complete love with her Lord. Highly recommended.