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The Story of a Soul (l'Histoire d'une Âme) is the autobiography of Thérèse of Lisieux. It was first published on September 30, 1898, a year to the day after her death from tuberculosis at the age of 24, on September 30, 1897. The book was a single volume formed from three distinct manuscripts - manuscripts of different length, written at different times, addressed to different people, and differing from one another in character. The work of unifying these disparate manuscripts was carried out by Pauline, the sister of Thérèse. It was initially published with a limited audience in mind, the Carmelite convents and certain religious personalities, and just 2000 copies of the 475-page book were printed. It quickly became a publishing phenomenon, however, and Sister Thérèse of the Child Jesus was canonised in 1925. St. Dismas Catholic Classic editions are all new translations.

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Sounds like a robot with a drawl is reading

What disappointed you about The Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux?

The story is a classic--obviously. However, this performance was so bad that I couldn't bear more than 5 minutes. I returned it. She drew out words to more syllables than you could believe (God became Gah-ah-ad). Strangely robotic.

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The Story of a Soul - A great listen.

This is a very good product and it is easy to listen to while driving or walking. I think it is ideal for listening to it rather than reading her autobiography. It might be good to listen to it over after reading it first. It is very good overall and it is narrated very well.

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  • Priscilla
  • jamestown, CA, United States
  • 04-24-16

Wonderful book

This book give new understanding of not only the life of Saint's but how faith can lead us all

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  • Maria2702
  • 09-02-17

Ruined by an awful narration!

If this book wasn’t for you, who do you think might enjoy it more?

This is a Christian literary and teaching classic which I would recommend to anybody.
I have it in both paper and kindle versions and as I often use WhysperSync these days I decided to invest in the audio version. What a mistake! I don't want to be unkind but it is impossible to listen to this - the drawl and the blandness; it sounds inane. I can't help but wonder who thought this narration was good enough to release.
I'd recommend waiting until a better performance is released.

Would you recommend The Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux to your friends? Why or why not?

Highly recommended but get it in text form.

Would you be willing to try another one of Melissa Silvestro’s performances?

Never.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Very disappointed.

Any additional comments?

Can we have a new version with competent narrator please.

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  • Ashan
  • 05-10-18

Simply amazing book

Must read for all Christians. specially in times of today's Christianity. I'm a recently convert to Christianty. I often wonder about Christianity today . I feel we have wondered far away from the truth. this book will show you what authentic love for God is. and How her simple ways of loving one another takes her to heaven.