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Teresa of Avila

By: Teresa of Avila, Mirabai Starr, Tessa Bielecki - foreword
Narrated by: Gabrielle Made, Kathleen Gati
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Teresa of Ávila (1515-1582) is one of the most beloved of the Catholic saints. In 1562, during the era of the Spanish Inquisition, Teresa sat down to write an account of the mystical experiences for which she had become famous. The result was this book, one of the great classics of spiritual autobiography.

With this fresh translation of The Book of My Life, Mirabai Starr brings the inimitable Spanish mystic to life for a new generation, with contemporary English that mirrors Teresa's own earthy, vernacular Spanish, and that presents us with - four centuries after Teresa's death - someone we feel we know: a woman intoxicated with God yet filled with an overflowing love for the world.

©2007 Mirabai Starr (P)2018 Random House Audio
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Profound

Profound description of situations in her life, specially joys and obstacles of the foundation of the discalced Carmelite order. Deep sharing of emotions, doubts and reassurances of faith as well as interactions with Our Lord in moments of rapture.
Teresa’s life is a great companion and a soul mate in tribulations of faith.

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Truth Be Told

Lovely Writing By a Beautiful Saint! Amazing Words For That Time Period as a woman.

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Moving account of a life devoted to God

Listening to this production was a wonderful experience. Even thought Teresa's life is so different from mine, she became a friend as I listened to her story. Definitely recommend!

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Life changing.

This spoke to my spirit in so many ways. Thank you Dear Lord for using St. Teresa to teach us the importance of spending time with you in prayer. This book encourages us to “choose what is better” Luke 10:38-42

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In her own words....

A must listen and a must read. The narrator does a wonderful job. She reads as if St. Teresa of Avila is sitting and conversing with you.

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I read a lot of reviews with some concern about the author or about the original book in general. I think for one who has a Catholic background these concerns are valid. But I believe that in the reading/listening of this book nothing of faith is lost. I thoroughly enjoyed it as a entry level into the life of Saint Theresa of Avila. And I want more of her!

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Wonderful Autobiography by my Favorite Saint

I loved this translation. My only complaint is that when referring to the author, she does not pronounce her name in Spanish.

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Teresa in her own words

Interesting accounts from this humble woman. I enjoyed this book and the reader. She details many times in her life and personal accounts with Mary, Jesus, her guardian angel and other saints.

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Hopeful

The account of this woman's life was remarkable. However, it could have been edited a little. She tended to table and repeat herself. The content was, nonetheless very inspiring. It have me hope that this wretched soul also had a chance to achieve sainthood.

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Narrator was very good.

Well done performance. Really have a greater sense of Theresa or Avila’s prayer and spiritual life.

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