franciscanheart Posted March 7, 2011 Posted March 7, 2011 Currently all my books are packed away and I can't get to "Story of a Soul" which I am positive I still own. I cannot remember which translation I had and can't find the cover I remember online. SO, I need your help. Which translation of this book is best? Thanks friends.
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted March 7, 2011 Posted March 7, 2011 (edited) +JMJ I really enjoyed the [url="http://www.icspublications.org/bookstore/lisieux/b_lisieux01aaa.html"]ICS version[/url]. It was very easy to read and understand. There is also a [url="http://www.icspublications.org/bookstore/lisieux/b_lisieux10.html"]study edition[/url] with questions and reflections. [quote][font="Arial"][size="2"][color="#00552b"]Translated from the critical edition by John Clarke, OCD, 3rd ed. (1997). Includes general and biblical index, with 8 pages of photos.[/quote][/color][/size][/font] [img]http://www.icspublications.org/bookstore/images/SOS.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.icspublications.org/bookstore/images/SG.jpg[/img] Edited March 7, 2011 by FutureNunJMJ
LaPetiteSoeur Posted March 7, 2011 Posted March 7, 2011 Does anyone know where to get this in the original French? I'm having trouble locating a copy! Merci!
franciscanheart Posted March 7, 2011 Author Posted March 7, 2011 [quote name='FutureNunJMJ' timestamp='1299536017' post='2218934'] +JMJ I really enjoyed the [url="http://www.icspublications.org/bookstore/lisieux/b_lisieux01aaa.html"]ICS version[/url]. It was very easy to read and understand. There is also a [url="http://www.icspublications.org/bookstore/lisieux/b_lisieux10.html"]study edition[/url] with questions and reflections. [/color][/size][/font] [img]http://www.icspublications.org/bookstore/images/SOS.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.icspublications.org/bookstore/images/SG.jpg[/img] [/quote] Thanks
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted March 7, 2011 Posted March 7, 2011 [quote name='LaPetiteSoeur' timestamp='1299536324' post='2218936'] Does anyone know where to get this in the original French? I'm having trouble locating a copy! Merci! [/quote] Perhaps if you contacted the [url="http://www.icspublications.org/who/content.html"]Institute of Carmelite Studies[/url], they would be able to help. There is also [url="http://www.carmel.asso.fr/"]this website[/url], but I don't know any French. Good luck!
SrBenigna Posted March 7, 2011 Posted March 7, 2011 I was told by 3 different Carmelite Prioresses that the Fr. Ronald Knox's edition - not translation really - of "A Story of A Soul" was the bests because it is word for word what St. Therese originally wrote. The other editions, (unless there is one besides Fr. Knox's) who just printed exactly from her copybooks, they are the versions that Mother Agnes (St. Therese's blood sister) edited/rewrote a lot of it and not what St. Therese herself wrote. I have this version, the Clarke's and another and there is a difference. I prefer Knox's book. There is a Knox Story of a Soul here at Amazon, [url="http://www.amazon.com/Autobiography-Saint-Therese-Lisieux-Story/dp/0006235778/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1299537897&sr=1-1"]http://www.amazon.com/Autobiography-Saint-Therese-Lisieux-Story/dp/0006235778/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1299537897&sr=1-1[/url] - for 1 penny! My book has a different cover than this one on Amazon.
franciscanheart Posted March 7, 2011 Author Posted March 7, 2011 [quote name='SrBenigna' timestamp='1299538327' post='2218951'] I was told by 3 different Carmelite Prioresses that the Fr. Ronald Knox's edition - not translation really - of "A Story of A Soul" was the bests because it is word for word what St. Therese originally wrote. The other editions, (unless there is one besides Fr. Knox's) who just printed exactly from her copybooks, they are the versions that Mother Agnes (St. Therese's blood sister) edited/rewrote a lot of it and not what St. Therese herself wrote. I have this version, the Clarke's and another and there is a difference. I prefer Knox's book. There is a Knox Story of a Soul here at Amazon, [url="http://www.amazon.com/Autobiography-Saint-Therese-Lisieux-Story/dp/0006235778/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1299537897&sr=1-1"]http://www.amazon.com/Autobiography-Saint-Therese-Lisieux-Story/dp/0006235778/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1299537897&sr=1-1[/url] - for 1 penny! My book has a different cover than this one on Amazon. [/quote] Thank you, Sister! Side question: Are you actually a religious sister? If so, I need to let management know so we can get you a "Religious" tag.
OnlySunshine Posted March 7, 2011 Posted March 7, 2011 I have this translation, and I liked it, though it was a bit difficult to comprehend in some parts. I think it has older English translations than I am used to: [img]http://www.icspublications.org/bookstore/images/SOS.jpg[/img]
Chamomile Posted March 7, 2011 Posted March 7, 2011 (edited) Bleh. I think Amazon put the picture of the book I have as the picture for another edition. Edited this post for that since I linked to it, and I'm not sure what that version is and how it compares to mine or others... Edited March 7, 2011 by Chamomile
Cherie Posted March 8, 2011 Posted March 8, 2011 John Clarke, O.C.D.'s translation is the definitive one You can get it from ICS Publications, as others have shown.
LadyOfSorrows Posted March 8, 2011 Posted March 8, 2011 [quote name='CherieMadame' timestamp='1299547060' post='2218996'] John Clarke, O.C.D.'s translation is the definitive one You can get it from ICS Publications, as others have shown. [/quote] A seminarian recently told me that this edition was the one to get because it is the most accurate...and he's a St. Therese fanatic!
vee Posted March 8, 2011 Posted March 8, 2011 My Sister St Therese is better. http://www.amazon.com/Sister-Therese-Genevieve-Holy-Face/dp/0895555980
OnlySunshine Posted March 8, 2011 Posted March 8, 2011 Has anyone read the book about Sr. Genevieve of the Holy Face (aka Celine, Therese's sister)? I'm curious to know more about it because I saw it offered at a bookstore once, but I didn't have time to look through it. [img]http://cc.pbsstatic.com/l/24/6024/9780898706024.jpg[/img]
Cherie Posted March 8, 2011 Posted March 8, 2011 [quote name='vee8' timestamp='1299550728' post='2219007'] My Sister St Therese is better. [url="http://www.amazon.com/Sister-Therese-Genevieve-Holy-Face/dp/0895555980"]http://www.amazon.co...e/dp/0895555980[/url] [/quote] For me, I wouldn't say "better", but I'm glad you mentioned it. This is one of my favorite books, and I highly, highly recommend as [i]necessary[/i] reading for those who are discerning!
Cherie Posted March 8, 2011 Posted March 8, 2011 [quote name='MaterMisericordiae' timestamp='1299552959' post='2219016'] Has anyone read the book about Sr. Genevieve of the Holy Face (aka Celine, Therese's sister)? I'm curious to know more about it because I saw it offered at a bookstore once, but I didn't have time to look through it. [img]http://cc.pbsstatic.com/l/24/6024/9780898706024.jpg[/img] [/quote] We offered this book in our convent bookstore. I did not read the whole thing, but skimmed through it. From what I remember, it was good. Celine was a beautiful soul, and if it weren't for her, we probably wouldn't know as much about Therese as we do!
OnlySunshine Posted March 8, 2011 Posted March 8, 2011 [quote name='CherieMadame' timestamp='1299553567' post='2219022'] We offered this book in our convent bookstore. I did not read the whole thing, but skimmed through it. From what I remember, it was good. Celine was a beautiful soul, and if it weren't for her, we probably wouldn't know as much about Therese as we do! [/quote] I know that St. Therese and Celine were very close. I think her name was beautiful as I've always like the name, Genevieve. I may have to see if I can locate a copy and read it.
franciscanheart Posted March 8, 2011 Author Posted March 8, 2011 Thanks, everyone, for the replies! [quote name='CherieMadame' timestamp='1299553424' post='2219020'] For me, I wouldn't say "better", but I'm glad you mentioned it. This is one of my favorite books, and I highly, highly recommend as [i]necessary[/i] reading for those who are discerning! [/quote] Good to know. Thanks!
FutureSister2009 Posted April 5, 2011 Posted April 5, 2011 The Story of a Soul is my most favorite book ever! I do not know which translation I have but I've read it several times and I notice new things every time I read it. I want to get a hold of My Sister St. Therese and read it very soon and now that I know there's a book about Celine, I want to read it too!
InPersonaChriste Posted April 5, 2011 Posted April 5, 2011 I have this edition; http://www.overstock.com/Books-Movies-Music-Games/The-Story-of-a-Soul-Hardcover/4336064/product.html It is very good for me, Truthfully I have had a hard time reading Therese.
DameAgnes Posted April 5, 2011 Posted April 5, 2011 Just read a review of a new translation here: http://www.patheos.com/Resources/Additional-Resources/Brede-No-Treacle-St-Therese-and-Rumer-Godden-Julie-Davis-03-31-2011.html
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