Little Thérèse sat on the floor at her mother's feet, watching the bright needle as it flew through the cloud of fine lace her mother was making. It was a winter day in the year 1875.
Saint Thérèse and the Roses ~ by Helen Walker Homan, illustrated by George W. Thompson, 1955, young adult, 149 pages
This story from the Vision Books series for youth 9 -15 years old is a beautiful story about the most popular saint of modern times, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the "Little Flower." Growing up in Lisieux, France was occasionally painful but usually delightful for Therese and her four sisters. For practical Marie, studious Pauline, hot-tempered Leonie, mischievous Celine, and beautiful, lovable Thérèse, growing up meant growing closer to God. The Little Flower found her pathway to holiness right in her own back yard.
With their disagreements, secrets, visits to the convent, school adventures, and romances, these five girls are an enjoyable handful for their kindly, widowed father. But Thérèse, because she loves her family, discovers that one of her sisters might unwittingly prevent her dearest wish from coming true.
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3 comments:
I love the imagery in your book beginning!
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that is a lovely first line.. and that cover is so beautiful too
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