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Du Boulay, Shirley.

Teresa of Avila : an extraordinary life / Shirley du Boulay. - New York : BlueBridge, c2004. - x, 292 p. : map ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 275-284) and index.

Castilian childhood -- The convent of the incarnation -- "That stormy sea" -- "Another and a new life" -- Delectable torments -- St. Joseph's secret preparations -- St. Joseph's victory -- "The most restful years of my life" -- "Restless gad-about" -- "A friar and a half" -- Toledo and Pastrana -- Salamanca and Alba -- Reluctant prioress -- Gracian -- Andalusia -- Persecution -- "In my Father's house" -- Back on the road -- The last foundation -- The joy of God.

ISBN: 0974240524

LCCN: 2004016169

Subjects--Personal Names:
Teresa, of Avila, Saint, 1515-1582.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Christian saints--Spain--Avila--Biography.

LC Class. No.: BX4700.T4 / D82 2004

Dewey Class. No.: 282/.092 B