The Confessions of Saint Augustine (Signet Classics)

St. Augustine, himself, would love this particular used volume of his work.

I had to get this book for literature, and did not think I would enjoy reading it, but found that this book is very intriguing.

just amazing, time changes but people don't change very much.

I purchased this book because I was seeking a translation by Rex Warner for my 14-year-old. If I had read the trashy foreword by Elizabeth Block, I would have found another version instead. I am not sure why Ms. Block feels the need to saddle the readers of St. Augustine with a glimpse into her own sex life. How does hearing about what positions she and her husband tried to conceive suitable for public consumption? Hers is not a confession, it is just drivel peddled without decency. I have ripped the foreword out.

Great!

I proceeded with the unfortunate undertaking of reading Block's forward despite having read reviews suggesting to literally rip it out of the book. I should really become a better listener.I'm disappointed that Signet would assign enough importance to such an unrelated and disconnected collection of dribble as to have it included as a forward to Augustine's confessions.I understand the challenges of infertility. I may have a pea-sized intellect when compared to Mrs. Block's, but attributing God-like attributes to a zygote and writing about a mini sexual revolution focused on conception in no way compares to the spiritual awaking of one of the greatest theological minds to ever exist.If you have this version, SKIP THE FORWARD.

Couldn't be happier with the service, and the product

How much did Elizabeth Block pay the publisher to get herself noticed, or is it exhibited, along side St. Augustine? My one star rating is far greater than her personal musings deserve. But with her pages ripped out, as suggested, Rex Warner's translation and Martin Marty's observation in an afterword should get a five star rating with standing applause.