TERESA OF AVILA: The Progress of a Soul (2001)

Medwick, Cathleen. A Perceptive, intelligent, and lively biography, which should bring the robust spirituality and vibrant personality of this extraordinary woman the wider recognition she deserves. 282pp PBK

Debunking modern myths about the great Renaissance-era saint, the author presents an objective account of Teresa's life, emphasizing the work she considered most vital--her reform of the Carmelite order of nuns.