In Confessions, Augustine looks back on his early life, from childhood mischief and youthful ambition to his eventual conversion to Christianity. Written as a prayer addressed to God, the book blends autobiography with theology, asking what it means to desire, to remember, and to be known. This Penguin Classics edition offers a modern translation that keeps the intensity of Augustine’s voice while smoothing some of the older theological language.

WHY WE PICKED IT
Because it is one of the first and most influential spiritual autobiographies, and it still feels startlingly intimate centuries later. Confessions is a strong pick for readers interested in Christian thought, memoir, and the history of introspection.

DETAILS
• Author: Augustine
• Publisher: Penguin Classics
• Publication Date: November 30, 1961
• Format: Paperback
• ISBN: 9780140441147
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