Confessions

This is quite simply the best translation of this famous work. It breaks with the whole public school tradition of translating Latin, as well as the over-pious Christian tradition which emphasises the orthodoxy of Augustine’s faith. Here Sarah Ruden cuts through the accumulated cackle to find a passionate, searching, intelligence creating its own theology as it tells its story of conversion. The reader may not like Augustine after finishing his vivid story - his self-absorption is off-putting- but she will know him as a real person with a great gift of expression.

A refreshing translation of a hardy perennial. Should become a standard, so far as accessibility of content goes. BTW - the image on the cover is not just decorative! No spoilers, tho.

Got it, sat down to read it and can’t put it down. Very readable. Superb work from Sarah.

If you're seeking a modern rendition of this classic text, this is the book for you. Elegantly written, easily accessible. No antiquated English here.

Everyone knows that Augustine's "Confessions" is one of the foundational books of Western Civilization so I won't waste any time telling you why you should read it. What I do want to recommend is the translation here by Sarah Ruden. It makes the text so much more accessible and inviting; it's like reading a fresh new book. Buy it.

i haven't read the book and know it will take a while but for its sheer presentation and foreword, this is a collector's item. best read aloud

This edition of 'Confessions' is very readable indeed! The author (Sarah Ruden) takes some liberties in the translation of the original text, this is good and bad depending on the specific situation.I bought the Paperback but i highly recommend buying the hardcover variant due to the fragility of the cover on this one.

Author did a good job translating into the 21st century