Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux Hardcover Classic

Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux is a 377-page hardcover Catholic classic from Ascension Press that presents the only full English translation used in this Catholic Classics edition. It helps readers understand St. Thérèse’s “little way” through her own words, with added guidance for prayer, study, and spiritual reading.

• Includes expert chapter introductions by Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk, O.P. and Anne-Elisabeth Giuliani for clearer reading and context
• Features 25 photos from St. Thérèse’s life, plus appendices on her coat of arms, her letter, and the act of oblation of merciful love
• Hardcover format with a leatherlike cover, foil stamping, and a ribbon marker for personal devotion and ongoing study
• Contains a foreword by Cardinal Anders Arborelius, O.C.D., adding recognized Catholic authority and context
• Includes exclusive sacred art from Ascension’s Sacred Art Collection by Tianna Williams

Compared to standard reprints, this edition is designed to be more approachable for modern Catholic readers while preserving the integrity of a foundational spiritual text. It is especially useful for personal prayer, spiritual direction, book studies, confirmation saint research, and readers following season 3 of the Catholic Classics podcast. Unlike brief devotional summaries, this volume gives St. Thérèse’s autobiography in full, making it a strong choice for Catholics seeking a reliable saint book on trust, God’s mercy, and holiness in ordinary life.