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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.

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"Excellent, vivid translation! Inspiring for a trans-denominational "Buddhist" like me."

Product details Paperback 384 pages Publisher New Seeds; Abridged edition edition (July 8, 2008) Language English ISBN-10 1590305736

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Teresa of Avila The Book of My Life Mirabai Starr Tessa Bielecki 9781590305737 Books Reviews

• I consider Mother Teresa to be the best example of living for and walking with God in modern times. That lead me to question why she chose the name Teresa. My father was Methodist, my mother was Catholic, and I raised my family in the Assembly of God. I was raised Methodist and had no knowledge of saints. I picked up this book because of Mother Teresa. Teresa of Avila wanted to draw close to God. She chose to spend daily TIME with Him. Here is something she learned along the way "As I have mentioned, I wasted precious time worrying that I lacked the humility necessary to be worthy of practicing prayer. And so far for a year and a half, I did not pray at all. All I succeeded in doing was plunging myself into hell. I didn't need any devils to drag me there. The spirit of evil is smart to lend its hand in this way, luring the soul away from prayer. The spirit knows that a soul who perseveres in prayer is lost to him." Buy the book if you are seeking to draw close to God and buy a highlighter too. You will need it.
• Mirabai Starr's translation of Teresa of Avila The Book of My Life is fresh and insightful. She gets into the mind and heart of St. Teresa and is able to convey the deepest feelings of this revered saint with authenticity. She deftly moves the 16th century Spanish into modern vernacular without losing sight of the ultimate goal Teresa's wondrous relationship with His Majesty, the Beloved.
• This book is amazing! St. Teresa has a way of vividly describing prayer and her life so that you really get to understand her as a person and realize that everyone is called to be a saint!
• I wasn't crazy about this book and I don't enjoy saying that about anything a Saint wrote but it was pretty long and tedious. The only reason I gave 3 stars is because I didn't dislike it.
• Excellent, vivid translation! Inspiring for a trans-denominational "Buddhist" like me.
• Very well written and a very interesting and moving book.
• Have just begun this book, but find Teresa of Avila FASCINATING. Many today, would be able to identify with this "saint". An exciting read!!!!!!!!!!!!!
• If you love St Teresa of Avila you will love her more after reading this. You can pick it up and start reading any page. It is a wonderful story of her with many insights into her saintly life.