The Confessions of Saint Augustine (Collins Classics)

Saint Augustine is the most human of Saints. Some of his youthful activities would be shocking even in the present day, and his conversion to Christianity and subsequent ordination were very slow in coming. But it is precisely this, detailed in his book Confessions which makes his story so relevant to us all. His path from debauchery and larceny to Priest- and Sainthood, described in self-critical and painfully honest detail, should be a comfort to us all. It is never too late to become a good person.

Beautiful

The content of the book and the heart of the author is very good and motivating. However, it is a bit of a struggle to read and understand the old English. At times, I soon get accustom and enjoy it, and other times, I find it difficult to concentrate and find out exactly what the author is saying. But I don't regret buying it and it is helping me spiritually. 20% read, 80 to go.

I like it but the pages have been cut in a strange way, so that the outside looks something like a concertina. This feels like a print run that went wrong at some point.

My second reading - and I hope not my last. This is a book for all time and for any time. It is profound on both a human and a spiritual level and for anyone with eyes to see a life changer and Life affirmer.

Terrific book of ancient wisdom. A lovely old-English translation (Pusey) that rolls wondrously off the tongue from the opening "Great art Thou, O Lord, and greatly to be praised.....and Thee would man praise; man, but a particle of thy creation". Spread over 10 good qualilty CDs, broken down into 3 minute snippets. The mature voice of Bernard Mayes has a wonderful theatrical effect, a touch of Charleston Heston. This review is for the audiobook, just to clarify. Well worth!

This is a classic piece of literature written originally in Latin - but this particular translation uses the very archaic language of the Authorised Version of the Bible. this makes it less than riveting reading! I am sure that it is possible to get hold of a translation into modern English - but this seems to be the only version available free of charge on Kindle.

it is interesting on many levels. but you don't need me to tell you that. it is surprisingly new and can be applied to the thinking of this present time.i must make a confession of my own, i haven't read all of it but i will.