endobj 11 0 obj He drew her in with all the shortcomings of human nature and simply showered her with His affection and watched her blossom. 800 ratings. Since I have begun reading her autobiography, I have been completely absorbed and taken by every words she writes and I feel like she is sitting in front of me like a bosom friend telling me her story in all purity, in all simplicity, in an extremely natural manner. Story of a Soul, the humble, simple and joyful acknowledgment of God's mercy and love in St. Therese's own uncomplicated life, captured the interest and attention of its readers from the first time it appeared in print.In fact, we can say that St. Therese's book, like the simple and direct message of the Gospels, can be the source of a deep and religious inspiration for those who read it. How surprising to learn that this great saint had the same low spots as me, the same doubts! This eBook has: Typos. Quality issues reported. She didn't want me to pay for the fruits the book would bring to my soul. I have always heard of her and didn't know what to make of her. From what I can tell, the story was drawn from Fr. He said a sister had left it behind and I could take it if I'd like. With Additional Writings and Sayings of St. Thérèse. January 1st 1996 I'm Ready To Change My Writing Life It's Time To Be The Writer You're Meant To Be Inspiring and thoughtful. You HAVE to read the Autobiography first and then you would hear her heartbeat in what she is saying in every word she is writing. Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux (the Little Flower) [The Authorized English Translation of Therese's Original Unaltered Manuscripts] Paperback – January 19, 1996. by Therese de Lisieux (Author), John Clarke (Translator) 4.8 out of 5 stars. But earlier editions often excluded passages, and refined her use of the French dialect often spoken by peasants. The Source of the Fish Story in Soul. The Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux With Additional Writings and Sayings of St. Thérèse Thérèse Martin of Lisieux THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO THE SERVANT OF GOD, SOEUR THÉRÈSE, IN THANKSGIVING FOR GRACES OBTAINED, AND TO HER "PETITE MÈRE," MOTHER chapter x - the new commandment. 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She is extremely full of herself, and she is always crying at every little thing. It extends from the dawn of reason to the death of my dearly loved Mother; in other words, till I was four years and eight months old. This is a Study Edition prepared by Marc Foley (published by ICS). This method was approved by Pope Pius XI as a way for all to grow in holiness through unfailing confidence and childlike delight in God's merciful love. The reference to “sanyasi robes” suggests the story’s Hindu origins. This book, first published in 1898 in a highly edited version, quickly became a modern spiritual classic, read by millions and translated into over fifty-five languages. Sometimes that celestial grip is so wonderfully strong, what emanates from the soul into the sanctified cup. This method was approved by Pope Pius XI as a way for all to grow in holiness through unfailing confidence and childlike delight in God's merciful love. Story of a Soul, the humble, simple and joyful acknowledgment of God's mercy and love in St. Therese's own uncomplicated life, captured the interest and attention of its readers from the first time it appeared in print.In fact, we can say that St. Therese's book, like the simple and direct message of the Gospels, can be the source of a deep and religious inspiration for those who read it. We’d love your help. Customers reported quality issues in this eBook. In some of his reflections on the text he draws on from other literary sources that I don't know, so it's a little odd at times. I knew that I should then have to spread it among other souls. I guess I have now come full circle from my early childhood version of God ( magical nice fatherly fellow who granted wishes and protection from evil) to my early adulthood ( and also completely wrong notion of) God ( angry father who didn't love me, but seemed to reward evildoers) to my later notion of their not being a God at all. So what is her story? My opinion was that she was spoiled and had an easy life, so what would she have to offer me? LibriVox recording of The Story of a Soul, by Saint Therese of Lisieux. When one searches to have a holy unification with the Lord, when they utter, "I love God," they are seized by the ethereal clasp of the Divine. <> /ProcSet [/PDF /Text /ImageB /ImageC] >> /Contents 13 0 R >> endobj 7 0 obj I only became interested in the book and St. Therese when I started reading Manuscript B which is almost 2/3 of the way through the book. However, it's very difficult to relate to St. Therese and you can see pretty quick why she's known as the "Little Flower". Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Concentrate the mind on the present moment." In the story of my soul, up to the time of my entry into the Carmel, there are three clearly marked periods: the first, in spite of its shortness, is by no means the least rich in memories. It was first published on September 30, 1898, a year to the day after her death from tuberculosis at the age of 24, on September 30, 1897. 2 0 obj 4.7 out of 5 stars. Audio Book CD; This audiobook contains a complete and unabridged reading of St. Thérèse's autobiography, Story of a Soul. And it is good. It’s really powerful to read the actual words of a saint and I made the mistake of ignoring the benefit of asking for her intercession until near. Then I read this and now I like St. Therese because she is extremely docile and passive and all along I was wrong because I didn’t understand the holiness of those traits. <> endobj 8 0 obj But 'spillage' is often deemed as a mess, the useless and unwanted remnants of our material gains, the wastes of humanity, the 'useless eaters' of society whom the public (myself included) at large, without flinching, tenaciously, soullessly, ignore. I didn't realize it at the time but I believe the Little Flower gave me her book to read FOR FREE. I should probably have cut her more slack in that she was only 25 years old when she died. The Story of a Soul. Anyone fighting their pride, seeking humility, simplicity in ordinary life, ENGLISH: The weight of pride prevents us from flying as high as eagles. After all, many of t. I really wanted to like this book, being that St. Therese is one of the well-known modern saints as well as patroness of my home church. Then I read this and now I like St. Therese because she is extremely docile and passive and all along I was wrong because I didn’t understand the holiness of those traits. The Story of a Soul (l'Histoire d'une Âme) is the autobiography of Thérèse of Lisieux, a French Discalced Carmelite nun, later recognized as a saint. The first edition of the novel was published in September 30th 1898, and was written by Therese de Lisieux. With all of our knowledge of psychiatric illnesses today, we would probably medicate Therese and send her to therapy due to her hallucinations, visions and, at least from the tone of Manuscript A, her self-absorption. To have a veritably sacred and loving bond with God is a wonderful and unexplainable sensation, an ecstasy that no degree of hyperbole can befittingly describe, for, it is an experience that is transcendent above all things earthly. As you an see, my feelings for this book have not changed. A wonderful story from a beautiful saint. Is the choice of me worthy of love? Do not worry about the future. I wanted to read a book that had been translated for my Better World Books 2016 Reading Challenge, and since I already had this, I thought I would check it out. <> endobj 10 0 obj With all of our knowledge of psychiatric illnesses today, we would probably medicate Therese and send her to therapy due to her hallucinations, visions and, at least from the tone of Manuscript A, her self-absorption. It's a shame she's not here now. chapter xi - a canticle of love. The book-like the Bible-has an inarguable power to move and clense: "I am only a weak and helpless child, yet it is in my very weakness which has made me daring enough to offer myself to You, Jesus, as the victim of your love. Our priests are Carmelites and we have a statutory of St. Therese in the building. We can learn so much by being open to others' experiences. Self-love affects our life, our relationships with others. The autobiography of Thérèse of Lisieux. “God would never inspire me with desires which cannot be realized; so in spite of my littleness, I can hope to be a saint.”, “I know now that true charity consists in bearing all our neighbors'defects--not being surprised at their weakness, but edified at their smallest virtues.”, Therese of Lisieux (Marie-Françoise Thérèse Martin), Céline Martin (Geneviève de la Sainte-Face). The cry of Jesus on the cross--'I am thirsty'-- rang continually in my heart and set me burning with a new, intense longing. by St. Therese of Lisieux (Author) Format: Kindle Edition. Well this book has been such an emotional experience for me. In 1871 he was able to give up his business as a jeweller, and retire to a house in the Rue St. Blaise. St. Therese of … I am torn in my reaction to this book. Her autobiography, written with some reticence, brings forth (not fully) the story of how she came to be a Carmelite nun, but the stark affect God had over her: "One Sunday when I was looking at a picture of Our Lord on the Cross, I saw the blood coming from one of his hands, and I felt terribly sad to think that it was falling to the earth and that no one was rushing forward to catch it. by ICS Publications. Dear St. Thérèse was my Confirmation saint so I wanted to read her autobiography. Thérèse of Lisieux (the Little Flower) Translation by John Clarke, OCD Prepared by Marc Foley, OCD. The Story of a Soulconveys St. Thérèse of Liseux's "Little Way" of spiritual childhood - her "elevator" to Heaven, as she called it. 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St. Th r se's autobiography was first published soon after her death in 1897 at the age of twenty-four. The Story of a Soul. I have to confess, that this was the most difficult book to read that I have read in a long while. And so I have sought and I have found the way to ease my heart-by giving You love for love." The Story of a Soul is a Love Story For those looking for a genuine love story, the autobiography of St. Thérèse tells the story of how one heart drew ever closer to the gentle heart of God. Her Little Way, her sacrifices, her devotion to His Holy Face, her complete love of her Lord are just a few of the reasons why this book has been popular for over one hundred years. The Story of a Soul conveys St Therese of Liseux\'s \"Little Way\" of spiritual childhood - her \"elevator\" to Heaven, as she called it. I determined to stay continually at the foot of the cross and receive it. 7. It IS the Gospel -- so gentle, humble, meek and Christian -- and not even difficult in a way except that I kept forgetting to live it! T.N. Since I have begun reading her autobiography, I have been completely absorbed and taken by every words she writes and I feel like she is sitting in front of me like a bosom friend telling me her story in all purity, in all simplicity, in an extremely natural manner. Until reading this book, all I’d ever known of St Thérèse was roses. And why are so many devoted to her? 'History of a soul' He clothed me with his weapons and since that blessed night, i was not conquered in any combat, but on the contrary, i marched from victories to victories and began, so to speak, a … I can't remember the first time I read this but I think it was in high school. I take personal retreats regularly at a center named after Saint Therese. So it seemed only right that at some point I should read her autobiography. She pulled thru and so have I! The Story of a Soul. For those looking for a genuine love story, the autobiography of St. Thérèse tells the story of how one heart drew ever closer to the gentle heart of God. Thérèse of Lisieux (the Little Flower) Translation by John Clarke, OCD Prepared by Marc Foley, OCD. Refresh and try again. I am not finishing this book. St. Therese of Lisieux: Story of a Soul (l'Histoire d'une Ame): The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux - Christian Classics Ethereal Library. Manuscript C and the Epilogue were the sections that really moved me and brought home the true scope of h. I am torn in my reaction to this book. I actually have a little miracle story from this little saint: It was recommended to me on Amazon to read this book and I meant to have read her but never got to it. Reading her I feel like I am getting a letter from a pen-pal living in France and sharing in full transparency how she really feels and what she longs for. The Story of a Soul is a compilation of three different manuscripts--A, B, and C--written to three different people, for three different purposes, on three different years. BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements. chapter ix - the night of the soul. He said a sister had left it behind and I cou. P. X. Story of a Soul Study Edition. English. It is truly hear-warming and beautiful! This edition included, in addition to her autobiography, some of her poems and prayers, and a list of miracles and favors obtained by her intercession, which were not in the English edition. he Story of a Soul is the autobiography of Thérèse of Lisieux, a French Discalced Carmelite nun, later recognized as a saint. (ISBN: 8580001066646) from Amazon's Book Store. Marie Francoise Therese Martin, affectionately known as 'The Little Flower', was born on January 2, 1873, in Alencon, France to Louis Martin and Zelie Guerin. After all she has my name, or rather I have hers, and I like little things. This book has been mentioned for a long time as one for the Elements of Faith group to tackle. the version I read was a freebie from Amazon for Kindle that didn't say so, but also contained many of her letters, prayers and poems. I remember being blown away by her simple and yet powerful approach to sanctity. When one searches to have a holy unification with the Lord, when they utter, "I love God," they are seized by the ethereal clasp of the Divine. 547 likes. This electronic edition of the autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux (Story of a Soul) includes much, but not all, of the content of Soeur Thérèse of Lisieux, edited by Rev. Saint Therese of Lisieux (1873 - 1897) Translated by Thomas N. Taylor (1873 - 1963). I was concerned not with the souls of priests but with those of great sinners which I wanted to snatch from the flames of hell." I know, Lord, that 'love is repaid by love alone.' This study edition is designed to assist contemporary readers to apply the spiritual insights of Story of a Soul to their lives.It provides introductions, reflections and discussion questions for each chapter of the text. Please share your favorite quotes here. Buy Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of Saint Therese of Lisieux 3rd ed. My favorite passages: I thought this was a most helpful book in rediscovering the joy and simplicity of a love-relationship with your higher power. The Story of a Soul (Illustrated) Kindle Edition. As a non-Catholic, I was very interested in this autobiography and writings of Saint Therese of Lisieux, the young Catholic nun who lived in the late 1800's and died at age 24. An overview: Manuscript A (1895): Written to her sister Pauline. counsels and reminiscences of soeur thÉrÈse, the little flower of jesus. Before I read this book I didn’t particularly like St. Therese because I thought she was too docile and passive to relate to and I was more draw to go-get-em saints like Joan of Arc. Her words teach, for she herself says on page 124: "...any small good deed I do can be mistaken for a fault, the mistake of calling a fault a virtue can be made just as easily." Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of Saint Therese of Lisieux Paperback – Jan. 19 1996. How wrong I was! This method was approved by Pope Pius XI as a way for all to grow in holiness through unfailing confidence and childlike delight in God\'s merciful love. The Source of the Fish Story in Soul. I actually have a little miracle story from this little saint: It was recommended to me on Amazon to read this book and I meant to have read her but never got to it. I read quotes here and there and didn't catch my attention much. Reason for Reading: Our church has been run by the Carmelites for over 100 years. The most important one being, "Do not dwell in the past. What we take for the mundane and small annoyances in life, from dealing with rude people or discomfort in our daily lives, she takes in stride and turns little sufferings into a spiritual practice to be closer to Jesus. Welcome back. The reference to “sanyasi robes” suggests the story’s Hindu origins. It doesn't usually take me several days to finish a book of only 241 pages, even taking into account that I don't have a great deal of time to read every day. The book was published in multiple languages including English, consists of 306 pages and is available in Paperback format. The main characters of this biography, religion story are , . Her honest, direct spirituality powerfully addresses our busy culture, with the encouraging message that anyone can become a saint. See all formats and editions. Product Description. And even in old age-through a conscientious process of living and observing-it is very doubtful that one could possibly have attained, achieved the indefinate caliber of grace, purity and intelligence that she was obviously endowed with. Her simple little book is not, true, a literary magnum opus, but its direct simplicity offers something of far better value; it is a work that led to her canonization by Pius XI in 1925, led to her being declared the principal patron (along with St. Francis Xavier) of all missionaries and missions and later, declared the secondary patron of France (with St. Joan of Arc). You will come to this book if you need to drink from the springs of. When something moral is made to appear immoral and something immoral is made to appear moral, a blunt mental crash may easily occur, destroying that which was once soild and good: the innocence of youth a prime example, the weapon, one of many: social politics. What a treasure. It was first published on September 30, 1898, a year to the day after her death from tuberculosis at the age of 24, on September 30, 1897. A young Carmelite nun in Lisieux, France was asked by her Mother Superior to write down the story of her life. Language. The divine justice could be satisfied only by immaculate victims, but the law of love has replaced that of fear, and love has chosen me as a victim-feeble and imperfect creature that I am. Began reading this book a little begrudgingly as St. Therese of Lisieux just never really appealed to me. Sometimes you read the Saints and you end up feeling they are way up there but not so with our beloved Thérèse who is every bit as human as she can be. Quotes from Story of a Soul: ... “God would never inspire me with desires which cannot be realized; so in spite of my littleness, I can hope to be a saint.” — 76 likes “I know now that true charity consists in bearing all our neighbors'defects--not being surprised at their weakness, but … One of the most cherished and loved of the recent saints, St. Thérèse shows us the way of peace and joy; the way of the little flower. In reward for his virtues, God showered even temporal blessings on His faithful servant. During her time at the Carmel, she discovers her vocation is: love! The Story of a Soul is a Love Story. <> endobj 11 0 obj He drew her in with all the shortcomings of human nature and simply showered her with His affection and watched her blossom. 800 ratings. Since I have begun reading her autobiography, I have been completely absorbed and taken by every words she writes and I feel like she is sitting in front of me like a bosom friend telling me her story in all purity, in all simplicity, in an extremely natural manner. Story of a Soul, the humble, simple and joyful acknowledgment of God's mercy and love in St. Therese's own uncomplicated life, captured the interest and attention of its readers from the first time it appeared in print.In fact, we can say that St. Therese's book, like the simple and direct message of the Gospels, can be the source of a deep and religious inspiration for those who read it. How surprising to learn that this great saint had the same low spots as me, the same doubts! This eBook has: Typos. Quality issues reported. She didn't want me to pay for the fruits the book would bring to my soul. I have always heard of her and didn't know what to make of her. From what I can tell, the story was drawn from Fr. He said a sister had left it behind and I could take it if I'd like. With Additional Writings and Sayings of St. Thérèse. January 1st 1996 I'm Ready To Change My Writing Life It's Time To Be The Writer You're Meant To Be Inspiring and thoughtful. You HAVE to read the Autobiography first and then you would hear her heartbeat in what she is saying in every word she is writing. Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux (the Little Flower) [The Authorized English Translation of Therese's Original Unaltered Manuscripts] Paperback – January 19, 1996. by Therese de Lisieux (Author), John Clarke (Translator) 4.8 out of 5 stars. But earlier editions often excluded passages, and refined her use of the French dialect often spoken by peasants. The Source of the Fish Story in Soul. The Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux With Additional Writings and Sayings of St. Thérèse Thérèse Martin of Lisieux THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO THE SERVANT OF GOD, SOEUR THÉRÈSE, IN THANKSGIVING FOR GRACES OBTAINED, AND TO HER "PETITE MÈRE," MOTHER chapter x - the new commandment. 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She is extremely full of herself, and she is always crying at every little thing. It extends from the dawn of reason to the death of my dearly loved Mother; in other words, till I was four years and eight months old. This is a Study Edition prepared by Marc Foley (published by ICS). This method was approved by Pope Pius XI as a way for all to grow in holiness through unfailing confidence and childlike delight in God's merciful love. The reference to “sanyasi robes” suggests the story’s Hindu origins. This book, first published in 1898 in a highly edited version, quickly became a modern spiritual classic, read by millions and translated into over fifty-five languages. Sometimes that celestial grip is so wonderfully strong, what emanates from the soul into the sanctified cup. This method was approved by Pope Pius XI as a way for all to grow in holiness through unfailing confidence and childlike delight in God's merciful love. Story of a Soul, the humble, simple and joyful acknowledgment of God's mercy and love in St. Therese's own uncomplicated life, captured the interest and attention of its readers from the first time it appeared in print.In fact, we can say that St. Therese's book, like the simple and direct message of the Gospels, can be the source of a deep and religious inspiration for those who read it. We’d love your help. Customers reported quality issues in this eBook. In some of his reflections on the text he draws on from other literary sources that I don't know, so it's a little odd at times. I knew that I should then have to spread it among other souls. I guess I have now come full circle from my early childhood version of God ( magical nice fatherly fellow who granted wishes and protection from evil) to my early adulthood ( and also completely wrong notion of) God ( angry father who didn't love me, but seemed to reward evildoers) to my later notion of their not being a God at all. So what is her story? My opinion was that she was spoiled and had an easy life, so what would she have to offer me? LibriVox recording of The Story of a Soul, by Saint Therese of Lisieux. When one searches to have a holy unification with the Lord, when they utter, "I love God," they are seized by the ethereal clasp of the Divine. <> /ProcSet [/PDF /Text /ImageB /ImageC] >> /Contents 13 0 R >> endobj 7 0 obj I only became interested in the book and St. Therese when I started reading Manuscript B which is almost 2/3 of the way through the book. However, it's very difficult to relate to St. Therese and you can see pretty quick why she's known as the "Little Flower". Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Concentrate the mind on the present moment." In the story of my soul, up to the time of my entry into the Carmel, there are three clearly marked periods: the first, in spite of its shortness, is by no means the least rich in memories. It was first published on September 30, 1898, a year to the day after her death from tuberculosis at the age of 24, on September 30, 1897. 2 0 obj 4.7 out of 5 stars. Audio Book CD; This audiobook contains a complete and unabridged reading of St. Thérèse's autobiography, Story of a Soul. And it is good. It’s really powerful to read the actual words of a saint and I made the mistake of ignoring the benefit of asking for her intercession until near. Then I read this and now I like St. Therese because she is extremely docile and passive and all along I was wrong because I didn’t understand the holiness of those traits. <> endobj 8 0 obj But 'spillage' is often deemed as a mess, the useless and unwanted remnants of our material gains, the wastes of humanity, the 'useless eaters' of society whom the public (myself included) at large, without flinching, tenaciously, soullessly, ignore. I didn't realize it at the time but I believe the Little Flower gave me her book to read FOR FREE. I should probably have cut her more slack in that she was only 25 years old when she died. The Story of a Soul. Anyone fighting their pride, seeking humility, simplicity in ordinary life, ENGLISH: The weight of pride prevents us from flying as high as eagles. After all, many of t. I really wanted to like this book, being that St. Therese is one of the well-known modern saints as well as patroness of my home church. Then I read this and now I like St. Therese because she is extremely docile and passive and all along I was wrong because I didn’t understand the holiness of those traits. The Story of a Soul (l'Histoire d'une Âme) is the autobiography of Thérèse of Lisieux, a French Discalced Carmelite nun, later recognized as a saint. The first edition of the novel was published in September 30th 1898, and was written by Therese de Lisieux. With all of our knowledge of psychiatric illnesses today, we would probably medicate Therese and send her to therapy due to her hallucinations, visions and, at least from the tone of Manuscript A, her self-absorption. To have a veritably sacred and loving bond with God is a wonderful and unexplainable sensation, an ecstasy that no degree of hyperbole can befittingly describe, for, it is an experience that is transcendent above all things earthly. As you an see, my feelings for this book have not changed. A wonderful story from a beautiful saint. Is the choice of me worthy of love? Do not worry about the future. I wanted to read a book that had been translated for my Better World Books 2016 Reading Challenge, and since I already had this, I thought I would check it out. <> endobj 10 0 obj With all of our knowledge of psychiatric illnesses today, we would probably medicate Therese and send her to therapy due to her hallucinations, visions and, at least from the tone of Manuscript A, her self-absorption. It's a shame she's not here now. chapter xi - a canticle of love. The book-like the Bible-has an inarguable power to move and clense: "I am only a weak and helpless child, yet it is in my very weakness which has made me daring enough to offer myself to You, Jesus, as the victim of your love. Our priests are Carmelites and we have a statutory of St. Therese in the building. We can learn so much by being open to others' experiences. Self-love affects our life, our relationships with others. The autobiography of Thérèse of Lisieux. “God would never inspire me with desires which cannot be realized; so in spite of my littleness, I can hope to be a saint.”, “I know now that true charity consists in bearing all our neighbors'defects--not being surprised at their weakness, but edified at their smallest virtues.”, Therese of Lisieux (Marie-Françoise Thérèse Martin), Céline Martin (Geneviève de la Sainte-Face). The cry of Jesus on the cross--'I am thirsty'-- rang continually in my heart and set me burning with a new, intense longing. by St. Therese of Lisieux (Author) Format: Kindle Edition. Well this book has been such an emotional experience for me. In 1871 he was able to give up his business as a jeweller, and retire to a house in the Rue St. Blaise. St. Therese of … I am torn in my reaction to this book. Her autobiography, written with some reticence, brings forth (not fully) the story of how she came to be a Carmelite nun, but the stark affect God had over her: "One Sunday when I was looking at a picture of Our Lord on the Cross, I saw the blood coming from one of his hands, and I felt terribly sad to think that it was falling to the earth and that no one was rushing forward to catch it. by ICS Publications. Dear St. Thérèse was my Confirmation saint so I wanted to read her autobiography. Thérèse of Lisieux (the Little Flower) Translation by John Clarke, OCD Prepared by Marc Foley, OCD. The Story of a Soulconveys St. Thérèse of Liseux's "Little Way" of spiritual childhood - her "elevator" to Heaven, as she called it. 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