Therese and Lisieux

by Pierre; Loose Descouvemont

Now available again, this best-selling illustrated volume is a unique, beautifully produced biography of Therese of Lisieux (1873-1897), considered by many Catholics to be "the greatest saint of modern times."This magnificent work combines text written by Fr. Pierre Descouvemont, an expert on the life of "The Little Flower, " with more than 520 full-color photographs -- many of them published here for the first time. These rare photographs, compiled by Helmuth Nils Loose, provide a fascinating illustrated history of Therese that offers a remarkable look at one of the key figures of twentieth-century spirituality. Therese and Lisieux is a volume to treasure for a lifetime.

Genres: Nonfiction

Paperback

First published January 1, 1991

Reviews

[Orinoco Womble (tidy bag and all) · Rating 5 out of 5]

St Therese is a hobby (see also mild obsession) of mine. I was lucky enough to find the complete edition second hand online. Do not be confused; this is not the French version of Therese and Lisieux, but a much longer, amplified and commented work published five years after the shorter one. Goodreads appears to be unaware that they are not the same book. They aren't. While most of the material in Therese and Lisieux is reproduced here, there are a few things that didn't make the cut, such as the photo of and story about her dog, Tom, following the cart of furniture into the Carmel garden and recognising her after several years of separation.

For those who are interested in St Therese, this is an excellent resource. Aside from the numerous illustrations, the text is extremely informative: on her life, on 19th century French catholicism, on some of the legends such as why St Anthony is considered the patron saint of lost articles. A book to treasure.

[Jackie Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

If I could give this 10 stars I would! Great coffee table book or enjoy reading every page like me!

Therese’s biography with 600 photo documents- her own art depicted, sketches by her sisters, pictures of her family with clear descriptions, pictures of statues and places St Therese lived and visited, and more. This gives such a clear picture of her, her life, and how she lived loving and serving those around her.

[Christine]

A wonderful book! It is packed full of rare family pictures as well as photos of the famiies homes, personal belongs, places they lived and visited, people they knew, as well as many, many examples of the artwork done by Therese and her sisters.



If you are a lover of St. Therese buy this book. It will bring endless happy hours immersed in the images of this wonderful, holy family.

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful, engaging, informative, inspirational. It is my permanent "coffee table book"!