The Imitation of St. Therese of the Child Jesus

Chicago, IL: Franciscan Herald Press. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1979. First American Edition; First Printing. Trade Paperback.. First Edition USA (1979) , unstated. Near Fine in Very Good+ DJ: The book shows just a hint of wear to the extremities; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the mildest wear and minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to "As New". The DJ shows a 1/2"x 1/4" chip at the top fof the front 'hinge'; else flawless; the price is unclipped; mylar-protected. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.25 x 5.75 x 0.95 inches) . Translated by Sister Mary Grace, O. C. Foreward by John Clarke, O. C. D. Language: English. Weight: 14.5 ounces. First published in French in 1929. Hardcover with DJ. This work was originally meant to be used as edification for the Carmelite Sisters in Middletown, New York. After translation from French into English it was published so that the world could share the beautiful interior life of the Carmelite Sister, St. Therese and her "Little Way". The book is arranged so that each chapter dwells on some one of her specific virtues throughout her childhood until her death. Chapter notes are included. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; xvi, 211 pages .