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Mother Teresa
by
Navin Chawla
A sensitive, perceptive biography written with Mother Teresa's full cooperation and encouragement. Describes this living saint's mission of faith and the principles that guide her.
Hardcover, 231 pages
Published
October 1st 1996
by Element Books
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I read this book years ago - it came into my life at a time I needed it - I enjoyed the book and was humbled by all that she gave - with that said there is a part of me that is sad that she gave up so much and that after her death her writings detailed how detached she felt from God - this was depressing to me on many levels - I do think anyone with a brain questions - but I do not believe God is about scarcity but is about abundance - for someone to give all of themselves and have so little joy...more
Obviously an incredibly inspiring story about a woman that probably inspired more good in people in the 20th century than any other person that I can think of. It was so great to just hear the details of each of her ministries in India and beyond. You always hear her great quotes, but it was just good to hear the overarching story of her life for a frame of reference.
My only "knock" on the book was the author. He was good, because of his relationship with Mother Teresa, but as a follower of Chr...more
My only "knock" on the book was the author. He was good, because of his relationship with Mother Teresa, but as a follower of Chr...more
I have great respect for her. Her Christ-like charity is an example for everyone. This book is so moving.
Actually a nice book, with a great deal of information on the wide range of work done by Mother Theresa....a good biography. While she has critics, she and her team of all sorts of volunteers and supporters have made life better literally for millions of poor people.
I gave this copy of my book to my daughter, Menekshe, on her 14th birthday....when we lived in india, shortly after we met mother theresa in Pakistan. And then of course, mother theresa then died a few years later. menekshe's photo...more
I gave this copy of my book to my daughter, Menekshe, on her 14th birthday....when we lived in india, shortly after we met mother theresa in Pakistan. And then of course, mother theresa then died a few years later. menekshe's photo...more
What an inspiring person! I wish I could have met her.
everybody should find out about her
Such a remarkable woman.
This woman was amazing, she had no agenda, no grand plan, no wealth and no followers. She simply saw a need, and gave her all to address it. In the process she accumulated the love and adoration of millions, inspired thousands of volunteers, and established centers for the poor and disadvantaged all around the world. A complete contradiction to what our society values today, she shunned wealth and materiality, she was humiliated by attention, recognition and awards, and preferred the power of ac...more
A definitive biography of Mother Teresa. I'm reading this one in a book club with a few friends. She is an intriguing character, certainly admirable and compelling. I am sometimes confused with what seems a fascination with suffering, but I am perhaps misreading her. I certainly will not presume to judge her! I am taking away some good lessons about serving those around me as a gift of love to Jesus, even if those around me are not always lovable.
~Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.~ Mother Teresa
truly inspiring! it became so evident to me how one humble little heart could change the world. She always refered to herself as a mere instrument of God and all the work was done by God. This amazing woman has services that take care of almost every need. no one is left out. From the dying, the homeless, leprosy victims, to drug and alcohol rehab services. Everything created without a bank account. Loved i...more
truly inspiring! it became so evident to me how one humble little heart could change the world. She always refered to herself as a mere instrument of God and all the work was done by God. This amazing woman has services that take care of almost every need. no one is left out. From the dying, the homeless, leprosy victims, to drug and alcohol rehab services. Everything created without a bank account. Loved i...more
Wow! I have read other reviews that remark a Christian should have written her biography. Navin is a Hindu, but refers to himself as "near atheist". Who better to write a biography than one who is sceptical? He writes of the facts, which include miracles that occur everyday. Mother Teresa herself tells him about these miracles, "if you pray, you will see them". He writes facts which no one can dispute. Main point, God can use anyone to accomplish His will.
I read this book several years ago for a college class and was very touched and inspired by Mother Theresa's stories and messages. This is an insightful book for anyone no matter what their religious beliefs may be.
I love Mother Teresa like everyone else on the planet but I feel this author was a novice at best and failed to pull me in. That being said, Mother Teresa still managed to shine through enough for me to love her even more.
Reading about all Mother Teresa has done, makes me want to do better at finding ways to help the poor, sick, handicapped, etc. She saw a need and found ways to make it possible to help.
The biography of Mother Teresa, it is very detailed and will tell you a lot about her life, work and what she did and why she did it. This is a must read book on Mother Teresa.
This read like a history book and not a biography. The author didn't make Mother Teresa come alive as a person.
it was a very touching book what she did was so cute and i think she is just an amazing person.
A good introduction on Mother Teresa and her work. An inspiring biography for a Christian.
I loved the fact that the book was in the truest sense about Mother Teresa's work, and from how the writer has put it, it seems this was what Mother wanted too. The stories of the sick, suffering, dying, leprosy afflicted, orphaned, amputated and various others in Mother's homes and centers the world over have been beautifully and poignantly chronicled. Each story arouses images of naked pain and suffering. Every turn of page had me swallowing the lump in my throat. A nice book indeed and so ver...more
Fascinating Woman, this book is interesting but not necessarily a page turner. It gave me a humbling perspective on life and a desire to be more charitable.
Oct 06, 2010
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MT loves the church and she loves god, but she only loves the poor as proxies for Jesus. MT said that without her suffering for god, all the work she did was JUST social work. She provided inadequate medical care, she took large amounts of money from unsavory donors, and she secretly did unrequested death bed baptisms to increase her body/soul count for jesus. The more I read about her, the more I find that she is no Mother Teresa.
I enjoyed reading the life story and work of Mother Teresa. Interesting and a woman to be admired for what she did for the poor and dying! Her life was one of service for others and love of God.
This was a detailed autobiography of the humble Yugoslavian girl who became the beloved Mother Theresa, patron saint of the poor of India. While well-written, it is the saintly woman's struggles and love for mankind that holds the reader's interest. After reading this book, one will know the godly servant as a human being who was a slefless servant of those with nothng.
Read this before my trip to Calcutta. Finished the book in one day, and looked up to see that it was the same day as the anniversary of her death. If there are other heroes in the world, they must look upwards at Ma T. Visited and volunteered at Motherhouse and Home for the Dying. If you aren't religious, you may give it some thought after being at either of these places.
This book tells the life of Love, who in the heart of one woman changed the world
Slow read, couldn't finish it.
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