Earthborn (Homecoming Saga)

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High above the earth orbits the starship Basilica. On board the huge vessel is a sleeping woman. Of those who made the journey, Shedemai alone has survived the hundred of years since the Children of Wetchik returned to Earth.She now wears the Cloak of the Starmaster, and the Oversoul wakes her sometimes to watch over her descendants on the planet below. The population has grown rapidly--there are cities and nations now, whole peoples descended from the who followed Nafai or Elemak.But in all the long years of watching and searching, the Oversoul has not found the thing it sought. It has not found the Keeper of the Earth, the central intelligence that also can repair the Oversoul's damaged programming.

Homecoming: Earth: EARTHFALL & EARTHBORN

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The Earthborn
Paul Collins
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The Skyborn

ASIN: 0765303078

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When his transport vehicle is forced to abort its mission and crash lands on Earth, 13-year-old Welkin Roberts has a problem. Having been born and raised in space-a mem-ber of a large contingent whose mission was to colonize Tau Ceti-Skyborn Welkin has no idea what to expect. All he knows about Earth is what he has learned from The Colony's archives. And what he does know is not encouraging. For Skyborn kids, the Earthborn are savages and barbarians. That prejudice is put to the test when Welkin and some fellow Skyborn are sent out from the wrecked Colony to explore and are attacked by a savage and murderous gang of feral Earthborn known as Jabbers. Welkin is rescued by Sarah, an Earthborn hardly older than himself, and a leader of a group of survivors who are trying to unite other displaced families in a war against the Jabbers. Welkin may have some skills that come in handy in that fight. The question is, will he live long enough to prove it?

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Disappointing.......2007-02-14

Earthborn is one of the more disappointing reads I've had in years. I was attracted to it by the cover art by Jon Foster and by the synopsis written inside the jacket. Unfortunately, the jacket synopsis turned out to be better written than the book.

The premise was intruiging enough: a multi-generation interstellar colony ship destined for Tau Ceti ends up instead torn by internal conflict and returning to a post-apocalyptic Earth, and conflict ensues between the imperialist/fascist high-tech Skyborn and the survivalist low-tech Earthborn, with all of the main characters kids due to vaguely described afflictions affecting both societies. But the novel itself is plagued with even worse afflictions: (1) The characters never rise above anything but sketches, with so little description you never have any clear idea of their appearance and with so little identity you don't feel anything when bad things happen to them. In most of the novel they seldom come across as anything but talking heads. (2) The setting is generic throughout, from the generic colony ship to the generic post-apocalyptic cityscape. For a story that's supposed to be set in a post-apocalypic Melbourne, Australia, the details are so sketchy and generic that it could be any low-budget sci-fi movie set anywhere in the world. And worst of all (3) The prose style is passive and distancing, with the author always telling instead of showing, making for a very dull read. The following excerpt is typical:

"Sarah swung down with a piece of timber and drove another stake into the ground. She knew that the ninety-yard-high mountain ash forests with the understory of blackwood and tree ferns provided decent cover from Colony craft, but even at this early stage, she was planning to outmaneuver Colony. She had no delusions about ever conquering the Skyborn, but maybe, just maybe, she could discourage them. Even now she realized that time was her enemy."

This is pretty much how the whole novel reads, and the further it goes, the worse it gets. After about halfway through I has having to force myself to keep reading, and I was even more annoyed at the end (after a confusing strung-out fight where half the characters die but you don't feel anything because they were never more than sketches) to find that the story is not complete at the end because this is only the first book in a series, a series I have no interest whatsoever in continuing.

If you're looking for something good in similar veins, I would recommend Heinlein's Orphans in the Sky (for the divided multi-gen colony ship), Wyndham's The Chrysalids (for the post-apocalyptic society) or even the "Miri" episode of the original Star Trek TV series (for the kids plague that kills you when you reach adulthood). As for Earthborn, I could only recommend it to younger readers who haven't read much science-fiction and who aren't very demanding about what they read in general. For anyone else, don't waste your time or your money.

Good Story and Plot, BUT,.............2006-07-07

Wish it had been better. The book seemed to lack detail and had a certain, I dont know, "fakeness" to it. Of course it is Science Fiction, but I just couldn't find the characters believable. I think the author should have devoted a few more pages on character development and back story. I thought the beginning went too fast and could have provided more depth to the fanaticism of the Skyborn and their mysterious past. An okay read, but I found myself struggling to finish instead of anticipating the next read. Hopefully, the sequel will be better.

A Finely-Crafted Genesis.......2006-04-28

An award-winning Australian writer, Paul Collins makes his North American debut with "The Earthborn". Though Collins is best known for his action sequences, his creation of unique and believable societies along with the character development of the protagonist Welkin Quinn make "The Earthborn" a work that will be enjoyed on a number of levels.

Born aboard the terra-forming skyworld `Colony', Welkin Quinn is raised in the militaristic culture of the Skyborn. As this society prepares for its return to earth, its leaders--an order of elders--brainwash the people of `Colony', using misinformation to ingrain a hatred of the Earthborn and a fear of the Skyborn's homeworld, Earth. Using these emotions, the elders plan to commit genocide.

When Welkin is falsely labeled as a seditionist, he is tortured and threatened. He is told that his only opportunity for redemption is to prove his loyalty by serving as a member of the Skyborn expeditionary force--an assignment where fewer than half of the Skyborn expect to survive. When his group is attacked by a viscous pack of Earthborn predators--the Jabbers--Welkin is rescued by an Earthborn woman named Sarah. Sarah leads a band of noble Earthborn, a makeshift family of sorts. Her family struggles for survival in post-apocalyptic Melbourn, a landscape populated by rival gangs who engage in turf-wars for precious commodities of food and medicine.

Placed in an unfamiliar and hostile environment, Welkin Quinn is forced to think for himself--forced to confront the worldview with which he has been indoctrinated since birth. His revelation leads him down the path where friend and foe, right and wrong seem terribly reversed. To survive, Welkin must confront the society that created him and discover his place in a new world.

The story of Welkin and his newfound family continues in Collins' recently released novel "The Skyborn" (2005), and the soon-to-be-released conclusion to the trilogy: "The Hiveborn" (Fall 2006).

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"Move over Ebola -- the cesspool of life has a new Supervirus" --
Glyn Parry

"Far-future adventure and excitment, science fiction as it ought to be" -- Sean McMullen

" ... worthy of sitting on the same shelf with early Heinlein and Norton" -- Don D'Ammassa, SF Chronicle 2003

strong outer d[space tale.......2003-04-17

Three hundred years ago, the Colony starship was launched to colonize the world of Tau Celi but when they arrived, there was no habitable world to colonize. Some of the passengers felt they should continue but those who wanted to return home took command of the ship. They land on what used to be Melbourne and plan to commit genocide on the genetically inferior humans that survived.

Welkin Quinn is one of the first groups of Skyborn sent out to reconnoiter the area and he falls in with a clan of Earthborn who want to unite the people into a cohesive group so they can do more than survive. Welkin learns that the Skyborn have fed him misinformation and throws in his lot with Sarah and her group. Enemies surround them from the Skyborn to the barely human ferals to the roaming gangs of jabbers who work with the Skyborn to destroy the Earthborn.

This is Paul Collin's first book published in the United States and it is easy to see why this Australian author is a hit back home. The story line is fast paced but does not skimp on character development. The hero learns that his ship's elders had an agenda to stay in power when they got to earth. He inserts himself into a group of Earthborn survivors that have a chance of uniting the various disease free factions on Earth if they can figure out a way of appropiating technology only available on the Colony. This is the first installment in what looks to be a great new series

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Nesta Gwynn has always known that her parents are different. She thinks it’s because they’re from Boston instead of the little town in England, where Nesta was born and where she’s always lived. But at the age of 12, Nesta discovers that her parents aren’t really from Boston. In fact, they’re not from Earth at all. They’re aliens from a planet named Ormingat and, even though she was born on Earth, Nesta is an alien too. To make matters worse, her parents’s mission on Earth has come to an abrupt end because of a boy named Thomas Derwent. They will have one chance to return to Ormingat and it’s only seven days away. Nesta quickly devises a plan so that she’ll miss the deadline and not have to leave Earth. But if she stays behind, will her parents choose to stay with her or will they go back to Ormingat without her?

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Alien Story.......2007-06-10

Nesta, an adolescent girl living in England, has never felt all that different from other kids her age. Therefore, her parents try to break the news to her gently. Her mother used to tell her a fairy tale when she was young about living on another planet and traveling to Earth in a tiny little spaceship. It turns out that the story wasn't such a fairy tale after all.

Now there has been a crisis--another alien from their planet who is living on Earth has roused suspicions in the government and it may be dangerous for Nesta's family to remain. Her parents receive instructions to prepare to leave immediately. They must be in their spaceship within days, and the ship will take off automatically on time. Nesta's parents now must tell their daughter the very difficult truth--that she is an alien and within a week she will be returning to an alien planet.

The news does not go over well with Nesta. In fact, she absolutely refuses to return to her parents' home planet. Instead, she develops a plan to go into hiding until it is too late for her parents to be on the spaceship heading home. But will her plan work, or will it just rouse more suspicions?

I liked the concept of the story--the descriptions of the home planet and of the spaceship were really interesting. I also liked most of the characters, and I liked how Nesta's parents were portrayed, as loving parents but also as bewildered aliens.

Earthborn.......2004-09-07

Do you ever think you must be from another planet? That is what Nesta thinks. This is a science-fiction story set in England about a girl who finds out that she is an alien. She comes from afar away planet called Ormingat. The only reason Nesta's family is leaving Earth is because of a disappearance of a boy and his father. Nesta's family thinks that they are from Ormingat too.
The main characters are Nesta ,Alison (the mom) and Matthew (the dad). Nesta is a normal 12 year old with unusual problems. Alison (Mom) is normal too. She works at the university as in assistant. Matthew (Dad) is normal as well. Every year he has to leave an a `business trip'.
Nesta would not listen to her parents that she was from another planet. She thinks that her parents are lying... but they aren't. Nesta is trying all her best to miss the dead line to the trip to Ormingat. Will her parents leave with out her? Read this story and find out. I recommend this book to young and old science fiction readers.

A Delightful Read.......2003-03-17

Imagine thinking that you were a normal twelve-year-old girl living in England with your parents, leading a very normal life. You know that you are somewhat different than your peers because you refuse to fight off the school bullies, nor will you tell on them. Suddenly, and without warning, your parents divulge the shocking news that, though you were born on earth, they actually come from a faraway planet. It will take three years to travel there in a golf ball-size spaceship and you must all leave in seven days!
Nesta, the protagonist, at first thinks her parents are playing a joke on her, then is shocked when it becomes obvious that what she's hearing and seeing is the truth. She quickly comes to the realization that she is earth-born and has absolutely no desire to leave her home to live in a strange new world. She devises a plan which will make her unavailable when the deadline arrives. She becomes worried that her parents, who have strong ties to their home planet, will leave without her, but this doesn't stop her from knowing that she can never make the journey with them.
This story contains the elements of secrets, suspense, the strong forces of love, and the meaning of true friendship. It is written in the style of English prose and uses the vernacular of that country. It may be difficult for young readers to discern the meaning of some words that are of distinctly British origin without help from an adult, but the story is worth the effort.
Earthborn, written by British author Sylvia Waugh, is a good read for adults and for children ages nine and up who are on the verge of wanting to be independent, yet are still young enough to need the ties that bind them to their parents.
I read this book without first having read the companion book Space Race. I did not get the feeling that I had missed anything, but I now find myself anxious to read that book as well as the Mennyms series. Sylvia Waugh has just landed another fan in me, and I will recommend this book to other avid readers of childrens' books.

A Marvellous Page Turner.......2002-09-17

I am told that the late Edward Gorey listed the British children's book author Sylvia Waugh as one of his favorite authors. Waugh's highly original books have received critical acclaim and numerous awards in Europe. There are translations in many languages, including Japanese. How her work has escaped best seller status in the United States, especially with our emphases on humor and spirituality, is a puzzle to me except that here book sales tend to depend so much on marketing. We on amazon.com should have word of mouth on this author, though.

Waugh has followed up her charming, mysterious, wise, and psychologically and spiritually resonant Mennyms series with an "aliens" series concerning beings from Ormingat who take human form to study Earth, not for invasion or any malevolent reason (Ormingat is a place of peaceful love and beauty) but simply out of curiosity, and perhaps to divine what ails us. Underlying themes, as in the Mennyms books, include the nature of identity, spirituality, and family relationships, but as allusive as in classic fairy tales, yet the books are real page turners that leave me reading too fast at times because I can't wait to see what happens.

"Earthborn" is the first follow-up to "Space Race," and while "Earthborn" could easily be read and understood on its own, the enjoyment would be enhanced by starting with "Space Race." The two books are cleverly interwoven, as in the Harry Potter or Lemony Snicket series. In "Earthborn," young teenager Nesta discovers that in fact her kindly, ordinary-seeming parents are not from Boston, as they always said, but from Ormingat, having arrived (like other Ormingatrig) in a spaceship the size and shape of a golf ball. Nesta's destiny may lie not in her quiet British home- and school-life, with her love of reading and her best friend Amy, but elsewhere . . .

Waugh is described on the book jacket as a retired teacher, and her books shine with her kindly understanding of children. Her immersion in the child's world and concerns is, like the characters, so vibrant. There are also points so laugh-out-loud funny that I had tears in my eyes (but I don't want to give anything away).

Thankfully, unlike in the Harry Potter books, no editor has "Americanized" Waugh's books, so that we have complete access in the U.S. editions to all the charm of British English.

I read these books as an adult and so treasure them. I just can't wait for the next installment in the current series! The children to whom I have given Waugh's books love as much as I do, and I highly, highly recommend "Earthborn" and Waugh's other books to children and adults alike. Like the best literature, it's entertainment PLUS.

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Earthborn ...In celebration of wild places
John Beatty
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Earthborn :Homecoming 5
Orson Scott Card
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Earthborn :Homecoming 5 1ST Edition Inscribed
Orson Scott Card
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Earthborn Wisdom Understanding Symbology of the Everyday World

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Earthborn Wisdom truly plays an important role in unraveling the differing viewpoint and in providing methodology for personal interpretation of the specific manifestation of the animals one sees/feels/experiences.

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Earthborn, Homecoming, Volume V of Series
Orson Scott Card
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Earthborn: Homecoming Volume 5

Manufacturer: Tor Books
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A spiritual guide for millions the world over, this is the autobiography of a holy woman who "attained to the knowledge of supernatural things in such abundant measure that she was able to point out the sure way of salvation to others." --Pope Pius XI

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Great Book.......2007-08-09

Really enjoyed reading this book. Excellent akutobiography of St. Therese. What a beautiful life she lead. Everyone should read this if for nothing else than inspiration from an extradorinary woman. You don't have to be a religious person to get something out of this autobiography.

A must read!!.......2007-07-30

This is a must read for anyone who wants to know how God can change their life forever. What divine wisdom is spoken by this saint of the Church!! Her "Little Way" to serving and loving Jesus is persuasive to anyone struggling with the "how" of living a Christlike life.

Great Seller!.......2007-01-19

Seller had a great price for the product and she was very honest about the condition of the book.

The Little Flower.......2006-01-05

Therese of Lisieux lived a very sheltered life. As we begin the book she actually seems to be spoiled by her family. Her parents were financially secure and devoutly religious. Therese knew she wanted to be a nun from the age of three. She had bouts of poor health and she suffered the loss of her mother early in her life. And then the sisters she relied on left one by one to join the convent. But she also had security and love from her family. She also had an incredible sense of self-direction.

In her book Saint Therese describes souls as similar to different types of flowers. Some are roses, others lilies, and some like orchids, for example. And all can be equally pleasing to God in their own way, when seeking his role for them. People have different talents and different struggles, but these characteristics do not mean that any type is more valued than the other.

Saint Therese describes the Christian Church as one body, and how she wants to be the heart that loves. She writes frequently of the many ways that God is love. She believed that heaven for her would be to be able to help people on earth after she died. She writes that any sacrifice in daily life can be offered to God, for the conversion of souls, or help of others, whether it is the suffering of an illness or loss, or the performance of a mundane daily chore. Therese also writes much she preferred to speak directly to God as a child when she prayed instead of using formal liturgy.

"Story of a Soul" has Many Lessons to Offer.......2005-09-25

"Story of a Soul" is a collection of three manuscripts written by Therese of Lisieux near the end of her very brief life. Therese lived in France at the end of the 19th century and spent nine of her twenty-four years in a Carmelite cloister, yet this simple woman and her "little way" have touched millions of lives in the years since her death.

Therese lived and preached a spirituality based on the scripture passages that urge becoming like a little child, living a life of trust in God. While she never did anything the world might consider "great", she made the most of the opportunities presented to her. She took advantage of offering to God little sacrifices such as sitting straight in a chair without resting her back and going out of her way to be kind to a fellow sister she did not particularly care for.

From her earliest years, she had an intimate relationship with Jesus. Although she was very close to her family, She writes, "I knew how to speak only to [Jesus]; conversations with creatures, even pious conversations, fatigued my soul." In her final year, as she was dying from tuberculosis, she welcomed her suffering even as she experienced a crisis of faith which plunged her into a dark night of the soul.

The three manuscripts that comprise "Story of a Soul" each have a different tone due to the fact that they were addressed to three different people in response to three distinct requests. Manuscript "A" is addressed to Therese's sister Pauline, also known as Mother Agnes. She was a Carmelite nun as well and at the time was the Prioress of the convent. Mother Agnes had asked her to put down on paper her recollections from her childhood. It was intended as a "family souvenir" and as a result has a very familiar, sentimental tone. In it, Therese tells the story of her life from her earliest remembrances through her profession as a Carmelite.

Manuscript "B" was directed to another of Therese's elder sisters, Marie, who also resided at the Carmel cloister. Sister Marie of the Sacred Heart later recalled that "I asked her myself during her last retreat (September, 1896) to put in writing her little doctrine as I called it." The shortest of the three manuscripts, it contains the heart of Therese's insights. It consists of a letter to her sister in which she explains that "Jesus does not demand great actions from us but simply surrender and gratitude," and a love letter to Jesus in which she confides her desire to be "the warrior, the priest, the apostle, the doctor, the martyr." Using the metaphor that St. Paul established in 1 Corinthians 12 of the body of Christ with its many parts, Therese comes to the conclusion that in order to fulfill her desire to be all things she must be love. "I shall be love. Thus I shall be everything, and thus my dream will be realized."

In Manuscript "C", Therese returns to the story of her life, this time at the request of Mother Marie de Gonzague who had taken over as Prioress. It tells of her remaining years at Carmel up to three months before her death in 1897 when she no longer had the energy to write. In her final words she exclaims "I go to Him with confidence and love . . ."

Therese never intended any of these words for publication, yet in the last months of her life she seemed to have had a premonition that her words would eventually do much good in the world. "Story of a Soul" provides a blueprint for a life lived in relationship with Christ. Therese comes across as extremely human, struggling with life as all of us do, yet she had such trust and faith. We are wise to learn from her example.
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Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux, Third Edition

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The Little Flower and Her Little Way ........2007-07-23

Excellent book and in her own words unedited. Also a good little book on St. Therese is 'Heart of a Soul'. This book Iam reviewing is A MUST Read.

An obsolete translation, from an inauthentic manuscript, of a great book.......2007-05-27

Rev. Thomas Taylor's early 20th century translation of the memoir of St. Therese of Lisieux was made from the only manuscript then available outside her monastery, one substantially rewritten by Therese's sister Pauline, who made five thousand changes. Scholars interested in the documents which gave rise to the cult of St. Therese may wish to consult it. I urge those who want to read what Therese wrote to read the third edition of "Story of a Soul" translated by Fr. John Clarke, OCD, and published by ICS Publications in 1976. The Clarke translation, made from the unretouched manuscript written by Therese (which was published in French only in 1956), is recognized as the standard throughout the English-speaking world. No other translation compares to it. Whether you have not read "Story of a Soul" or have read only earlier English translations (Taylor, Knox, Beevers), the Clarke translation will open the world of Therese to you. Don't miss it. You'll find it at Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux, Third Edition

Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux, Third Edition.......2007-01-11

It is a well written, inspirational text. I really liked the historical aspects as well as the religious excerpts. Great book for anyone experiencing an ongoing illness. It helps to put the disease in perspective. :)

Story of a Soul.......2007-01-04

From her own words, we can see how this important and popular Catholic saint dedicated her life to the unconditional love of God. Through a life of simplicity and obedience, she came to be one of the most revered saints in the history of the Church. The book takes us from her childhood to her death and clearly outlines her path to sainthood. An inspiring and uplifting book for someone who already knows Therese of Lisieux, as well as for those interested in learning about her life and her "little way."

A Woman for All Seasons.......2006-10-11

Beautiful little Therese, insignificant and hidden away from the world, is today considered one of the greatest saints of the Church. One might wonder how this can possibly be, and it is by reading this wonderful book that we can begin to understand. If you find yourself struggling every day to be pleasant, kind, and patient with those difficult people around you, let Therese show you her amazing "little way" of loving them and of loving the good God who made them. If you have ever been plagued by doubts of the existence of a loving God or of an afterlife in heaven, let Therese show you how to overcome the darkness by falling madly in love with the Light. Therese is physically frail, yet a powerhouse of internal strength and trust in her beloved Jesus from Whom she withholds nothing, not even her dying breath. This book, her own story, is to be pondered and treasured by anyone who genuinely aspires to holiness.

The Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of Saint Therese of Lisieux

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A must have on any shelf!
Version of Therese's writings heavily edited by her sister
An Inspiring Spiritual Autobiography!!!

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The Little Flower.......2007-01-11

A must-read! St. Therese reminds us that we are all to answer the call of holiness.

Catholic Saint Diary -True .......2006-12-31

This is the Diary of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus
It is very inspiring. Number One on my list.

A must have on any shelf!.......2005-10-31

While much has been made regarding the translation of this book, I cannot stress enough what a classic this book is. Certainly for all Catholics this book is a must have. However, the simple and practical wisdom of this book reaches well beyond Catholic walls. If you have a section in your collection of books where you keep classics that you always go back too, pick up this book and it will find its way there for sure.

Version of Therese's writings heavily edited by her sister.......2002-07-24

St. Therese of Lisieux's memoir, "Story of a Soul," has set the world on fire. For more than fifty years after Therese's death, the only edition available had been heavily edited by Therese's sister Pauline, Mother Agnes of Jesus, who made about five thousand changes in the manuscript. Michael Day's translation is made from this edited manuscript.

Happily, about 1956 the "Manuscrits authentiques," Therese's original manuscripts, were released to the world, and in 1976 Fr. John Clarke, O.C.D. translated them in the book "Story of a Soul: the autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux," published by the Institute of Carmelite Studies. This is universally acknowledged as the only authentic and authoritative English translation. Mother Agnes's version remains of interest to scholars who wish to compare the two manuscripts, or to study the version which gave rise to the original cult of St. Therese.

An Inspiring Spiritual Autobiography!!!.......2001-12-25

The autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux is a wonderful and inspiring story of a soul's journey in attaining sanctity. Filled with hope, love, and joy, the book describes her mystical journey toward holiness and union with God and can be more likened to a spiritual autobiography rather than one of purely historical dates and facts. In describing her faith journey, St. Thérèse writes in a simple yet poetically charming style. From the portrayal of her earliest childhood memories up until the time she entered the cloistered life at Carmel, St. Thérèse speaks from her heart. In conveying the events of her early years, she describes her early faith journey through relating stories of her struggles and growth, in learning about her Catholic faith, as well as progression in grace and virtue. It is through these stories that St. Thérèse imparts to the reader her character; a singleness of mind, heart, and soul toward devoting her life to following Jesus. The revelations and knowledge that her book imparts for souls journeying toward sanctity are immeasurable; from her "Little Way" of spiritual childhood to her unpretentious words for spiritual directors. It is clear that St. Thérèse had great aspirations; one in particular was that she spend her "heaven" doing good upon earth. Her autobiography and the "Little Way" of spiritual childhood is just one of the many bouquets of roses she is "showering" down from Heaven upon all.

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The Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of Saint Therese of Lisieux
Michael Day (trans)
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$The Story of a Soul (L\'Histoire d\'une Âme): The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux With Additional Writings and Sayings of St. Thérèse$
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The Story of a Soul (L\'Histoire d\'une Âme): The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux With Additional Writings and Sayings of St. Thérèse
Saint de Lisieux Thérèse
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A Love Story
plenary indulgence just for reading this

Story of a Soul
de Lisieux, Saint Therese
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A Love Story.......2002-07-23

This is a wonderful book! It's St. Theresa's own story of her childhood, written at the request of her sister who was the Mother Superior of her Carmelite Monastery at the time. She tells about her mischievous activities as a charming little girl in the midst of her extraordinarily loving family. A most engaging story.

plenary indulgence just for reading this.......1999-06-23

This is a lovely book by 'the greatest saint of modern times.' read any chapter and you will see the heart of Catholicism. You will learn catholic spirituality and the reason why Therese was a saint. Some men have said they are improved every time they read this book. It is true. Besides the Eucharist itself, St. Therese is the saint that drew me into the Church. Her Little Way gives me hope that perhaps we all have a chance of getting to heaven.

The Story of a Soul (L'Histoire d'une Âme): The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux (Large Print Edition): The Story of a Soul (L'Histoire ... St. Thérèse of Lisieux (Large Print Edition)

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The Story of a Soul (L'Histoire d'une Âme): The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux (Large Print Edition): The Story of a Soul (L'Histoire ... St. Thérèse of Lisieux (Large Print Edition)
Saint Thérèse de Lisieux
Manufacturer: BiblioBazaar
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Binding: Paperback

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The Story of a Soul (L'Histoire d'une Âme): The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux: The Story of a Soul (L'Histoire d'une Âme): The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux

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The Story of a Soul (L'Histoire d'une Âme): The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux: The Story of a Soul (L'Histoire d'une Âme): The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux
Saint Thérèse de Lisieux
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Mother Teresa: Come Be My Light

ASIN: 1434605531
Release Date: 2007-05-23

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The Story of a Soul The Autobiography of Saint Therese of Lisieux
Michael Day
Manufacturer: The Newman Press
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Binding: Hardcover

THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF SAINT THERESE OF LISIEUX THE STORY OF A SOUL

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THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF SAINT THERESE OF LISIEUX THE STORY OF A SOUL
Saint Therese Of Lisieux
Manufacturer: Doubleday & Company
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