From the age of fifteen until her death at twenty-four, Thérèse of Lisieux lived a hidden life in the seclusion of a Carmelite convent. Today, she ranks alongside such great figures as St Augustine and Thomas Aquinas as a Doctor of the Church, and is an inspiration for countless men and women of all ages and cultures. What explains her extraordinary appeal?
This warm and intimate portrait of Thérèse demonstrates that the message of her life is more relevant now than ever and introduces us to a practical spirituality for our times. Her life was a celebration of littleness and weakness - qualities that are despised in this world with its relentless materialism, andyet which lead us directly to the loving heart of God.