In this comprehensive biography, Dr Barry Ulanov has combined half a lifetime of research and devotion with his own translations of Therese's poems and prose, allowing us a personal glimpse into the life of the beloved 'Little Flower of Jesus'. Here we meet Therese and her family in all their charm and individuality. The author reveals what was so great, and continues to be so fascinating, about this young saint. Her timeless wisdom and spirituality were recognised by Pope John Paull II in 1997 when she was a declared a doctor of the church. Over a century after her death, her words and example remain relevant today.