Father Laurentin, one of the foremost Marian theologians of our time, holds a licentiate in philosophy, as well as doctoral degrees in literature, history and theology. He has taught in universities across France, Italy and the United States.

This is a different kind of saint's biography one that reads almost like a novel. We follow Bernadette from birth to death, hearing her speak, watching her interact, experiencing with the life changing impact of the 18 apparitions of the Virgin Mary in Lourdes.

 Father Laurentin's research on the apparitions in Lourdes, begun in 1952, has been compiled in no less than thirty volumes. His study culminated in the publication of Bernadette speaks (Bernadette vous parle) presented here.