It is accessible advice, written to friends, about practicing a spiritual life. For many, Avila's body of work is soul piercing and inspiring.
"Blessed and praised be the Lord, from Whom comes all the good that we speak and think and do."
The Way of Perfection was translated by E. Allison Peers, and includes over 100 footnotes.
Interior Castle was translated by the Benedictines of Stanbrook, and includes over 400 footnotes.
The Book of Her Life (her Autobiography) was translated by David Lewis, and includes over 500 footnotes.
No student of thought should be without these historic books. This compilation edition is provided in a slim volume with full text at an affordable price.