Newman’s lucid and meticulously pondered autobiographical defense of his conversion from Anglicanism to Roman Catholicism. Seeking to expose the corruption and errors of the Roman Church, Newman’s intellectual search for truth led back to the Holy See. Apologia Pro Vita Sua provides cogent testimony to the authenticity of the Roman Catholic Apostolic tradition. First published in 1864. Image links to Wilfrid Ward Oxford edition. ISBN recommendation: 0-14-043374-0
The life and acts of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits and towering Catholic spiritual leader during the outbreak of the Reformation. His autobiography was recorded by Fr. Louis Gonzalez, S.J., from the lips of the saint himself during the period of 1553-55. Image links to J. F. X. O’Conor, S.J., edition. ISBN recommendation: 0-14-043385-6
Autobiographical testimony of St. Patrick, Apostle of Ireland (born c. 387, died c. 460 – 493). Image links to Royal Irish Academy translation. ISBN recommendation: 0-8091-0254-7