Saint Teresa of Avila

By F.A. Forbes

Book Overview

A short biography of the Saint who reformed Carmelites and gave a host of Saints to the Church. She helped bring back the original strict observance of the Carmelite rule, founded numerous new convents, became a celebrated mystic, and was canonized only 40 years after her death. In 1970 she was declared a Doctor of the Church. Here is a popular biography for young and old of this spirited and colorful Saint. Impr. 119 pgs, 5 Illus., PB

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0895556251
• ISBN13: 9780895556257
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Tan Books
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 4.3" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

Excellent

We just did this little volume in Jr. High Literature class--it was excellent, well written and provided good discussion!