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lexish00's review against another edition
4.0
The premise of the book is really great. The reader sees a side of Mother Teresa that she simply never let show. She suffered many dark afflictions, and it is clear through her letters that she found solace only through religion and service. The presentation of her letters makes me wonder if she could have used more support, although it is clear she did get some. She was a strong woman and this book only further emphasizes that.
The only real problem I had with the book, and why I give it a 4 rather than a 5, is that it gets quite repetitive. I understand that her problems were the same for a very long time, but that does not necessarily make for a good book. There are a lot of gems in her writing, but I feel the editor did not present it in the best way.
The only real problem I had with the book, and why I give it a 4 rather than a 5, is that it gets quite repetitive. I understand that her problems were the same for a very long time, but that does not necessarily make for a good book. There are a lot of gems in her writing, but I feel the editor did not present it in the best way.
snicoledoodle's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars
I found this book on the clearance shelf of Half Priced Books during a time of distress and confusion in my life. Mother Teresa has always been someone I look to when I am feeling down because of her consistent "yes" to the Lord. SO inspiring! We can all learn a lot from this beautiful Saint.
In short, this book helped me pick my college major and find some more clarity in the plan God has for me. What a gift!
I found this book on the clearance shelf of Half Priced Books during a time of distress and confusion in my life. Mother Teresa has always been someone I look to when I am feeling down because of her consistent "yes" to the Lord. SO inspiring! We can all learn a lot from this beautiful Saint.
In short, this book helped me pick my college major and find some more clarity in the plan God has for me. What a gift!
shhh_tamis_reading's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
appalachianlibrary's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
kmatthe2's review against another edition
3.0
A fascinating book. I give it three stars because the book was compiled as part of the campaign to gain sainthood for Mother Theresa and the editorializing/connective tissue between MT's writings are a bit much. Her actual writings—letters, meditations, and so on—are fascinating and reveal a flawed woman doing her best and sacrificing all to serve those populations scorned and neglected. Most surprising was the fact that despite not feeling any sort of divine presence in her life for the last 45 years, Mother Theresa was able to serve hundreds of thousands of poor, ill, and dying individuals around the globe.
fongovea715's review against another edition
3.0
While a wonderful insight into a remarkable and holy woman's life, for me the entire work was tainted by the fact that it was written entirely against Mother Teresa's wishes, a fact that is constantly referenced in the letters and narration. I understand that Mother Teresa's survivors had their reasons, but I nonetheless grieve that she could not be paid that last respect.
socialworkstef's review against another edition
3.0
This is a book of letters by Mother Theresa. It is very illuminating in that it gives you a sense of the nature of her faith. It took me a while to get through partly because it is redundant at times. Nevertheless, I am glad I read it as it brought to life and helped me better understand some aspects of Catholic doctrine.