Story of a Soul

Few books have touched as many hearts as Story of a Soul. In these pages, St. Thérèse of Lisieux recounts the graces, trials and spiritual discoveries that shaped her life and vocation, and reveals a spirituality rooted in simplicity, confidence, humility and complete trust in God’s mercy.

About the author

St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face (1873–1897) entered the Carmel of Lisieux at fifteen and died there at twenty-four. Pope Pius XI canonized her in 1925, and St. John Paul II proclaimed her a Doctor of the Church in 1997. Her “little way” continues to guide Catholics in every state of life.

What you'll find inside

• All three original manuscripts of St. Thérèse’s autobiography
• Memories of her childhood, her entrance into Carmel and her growing surrender to Jesus
• The translation of Michael Day, C.O., from the French Carmel edition, with Scripture quotations from the Douay-Rheims Bible
• An epilogue and photographs

What's in the box

• Story of a Soul (main book)
• Novena of the Roses (companion booklet)
• Prayer card
• Custom bookmark
• Letter from the team

Who this book is for

For anyone who feels too small for great deeds of holiness, and for every reader who wants to learn trust in God from one of the most beloved saints of modern times. A fitting gift for a confirmation, a birthday or a season of trial.