Teresa of Avila: The Book of My Life by Mirabai Starr (English) Paperback Book

Description: Teresa of Avila by Mirabai Starr, Tessa Bielecki An autobiography of Saint Teresa of Avila. It is an English translation and presents us with a woman intoxicated with God yet filled with an overflowing love for the world. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A "pure genius" translation of the beloved autobiographical writings of the great 16th-century Spanish mystic, Saint Teresa of vila (Caroline Myss, New York Times-bestselling author)Teresa of vila (1515-1582) is one of the most beloved of the Catholic saints. In 1562, during the era of the Spanish Inquisition, Teresa sat down to write an account of the mystical experiences for which she had become famous. The result was this book, one of the great classics of spiritual autobiography.With this fresh translation of The Book of My Life, Mirabai Starr brings the inimitable Spanish mystic to life for a new generation. In contemporary English that mirrors Teresas own earthy, vernacular Spanish, and that presents us with-four centuries after Teresas death-someone we feel we know, Mirabai Starr offers a stunning portrait of a woman who is intoxicated by God yet filled with an overflowing love for the world. Author Biography Mirabai Starr is an adjunct professor of philosophy and religious studies at the University of New Mexico. She has studied a wide variety of religious traditions, including Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, and Christianity. She is also the translator of Teresa of vilas Interior Castle and The Dark Night of the Soul by John of the Cross. She lives in Taos, New Mexico. Review "A cause for celebration. Captures Teresas conversational enthusiasm most effectively."—Library Journal (starred review) "Crisp, contemporary language puts Teresas famous passion for God in stark relief."—Publishers Weekly "Mirabai Starrs translation is a work for our time. She has given Teresa a presence and a voice in a modern era. Saint Teresa no doubt chose Mirabai, for her talent with language and Spanish translation is pure genius."—Caroline Myss, author of Entering the Castle and Anatomy of the Spirit "Mirabai Starrs translation makes totally accessible this most famous (and attractive) saint. The writing has such a delightful sparkle you cant help falling in love with Teresa."—John Nichols, author of The Milagro Beanfield War "Saint Teresa of Ávila has long deserved a far wider readership than existing translations have secured for her. She wrote, as she undoubtedly spoke, in an unapologetically vernacular Spanish—idiomatic, vivid, and informal—and Mirabai Starrs rendering is all of that. The clarity and vitality of this new autobiography will bring a whole new generation of seekers into the blessed presence of La Madre."—Carol Lee Flinders, author of Enduring Grace: Living Portraits of Seven Women Mystics and Enduring Lives: Portraits of Women and Faith in Action "Saints lives are not always page-turners. But Mirabai Starr´s wonderfully fresh translation of the Vida of Teresa of Ávila captures the passionate spirituality, the talent for intimacy, the frankly fallible humanity that attracted her contemporaries to the woman Starr describes, in her introduction, as not an obvious saint. Tessa Bielecki´s deeply-felt foreword is one inducement among many to take this welcome new translation to heart."—Cathleen Medwick, author of Teresa of Ávila : The Progress of a Soul Review Quote "A cause for celebration. Captures Teresas conversational enthusiasm most effectively."- Library Journal (starred review) "Crisp, contemporary language puts Teresas famous passion for God in stark relief."- Publishers Weekly "Mirabai Starrs translation is a work for our time. She has given Teresa a presence and a voice in a modern era. Details ISBN1590305736 Short Title TERESA OF AVILA Language English Translator Mirabai Starr ISBN-10 1590305736 ISBN-13 9781590305737 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2008 Author Tessa Bielecki Imprint Shambhala Publications Inc Subtitle The Book of My Life Place of Publication Boston Country of Publication United States Alternative 9781590304365 Residence Taos Taos Taos Taos Taos Tao DOI 10.1604/9781590305737 UK Release Date 2008-07-08 AU Release Date 2008-07-08 NZ Release Date 2008-07-08 US Release Date 2008-07-08 Pages 384 Publisher Shambhala Publications Inc Publication Date 2008-07-08 DEWEY 282.092 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:145098752;

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