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Story of a Soul by Thérèse of Lisieux — WisdomDeck honest review
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Story of a Soul

by Thérèse of Lisieux

The autobiography of a Carmelite who died at twenty-four and became a doctor of the church: the little way of small acts done with great love. Sentimental in style, steel underneath.

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Three things you will actually use

  1. Small acts, great love.
  2. Confidence, not fear.
  3. Hidden faithfulness.

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The little way.

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