Ruth Burrows

Who recommended it

1. 

   Rowan Williams Archbishop of Canterbury (2002–2012)

   Explicit recommendation

   One of five picks in the 2021 Five Books interview “The best books on Saint Teresa of Avila”.

   Listed in the source as “Ruth Burrows: Essential Writings”.

   The best books on Saint Teresa of Avila↗ Interviewfivebooks.com Five Books · 30 Aug 2021 · checked 12 Nov 2026

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