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Mother Teresa's Lessons of Love and Secrets of Sanctity

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I so enjoyed this book. The selflessness that one human being can possess is just so humbling for all of us to experience. This book truly kept my interest and was presented in such an remarkable way. The quotes were such a wonderful accompaniment to the sections and the photographs were so helpful to fully understand the true depth of this real-life, real angel and real saint story.

My spiritual book group chose this book for our book-of-the-month based on a member seeing the author interviewed. We all loved it; I think it's the most popular book we've read in six months. This is not by any means a complete biography, but a much more personal, and touching, portrait told through the eyes of a young woman. My whole family is now reading it based on my recommendation. People of all faiths will enjoy seeing the saint from a fresh perspective.

What moved me most about this novel is the genuine change of heart that transformed the author's view of the world. Mother Teresa was powerful in word but moreso in deed. First hand experience with Mother, at age 21, is not a claim many can make and the lasting influence of these experiences and the life lessons resulting are inspiring and real. This is an excellent novel which should have a genuine, positive influence on the hearts of any open minded reader.

The author spent a summer with Mother Teresa as a volunteer, in several aspects of the work in Calcutta. The volunteers had special daily time with Mother and learned not only what she did, but why she did it. Well written book; Miss Conroy has a knack for expressing deep feelings but without sentimentality. A great source for anyone who wishes to understand the greatest woman of our time.

Susan writes her book just as she speaks. It's an easy and fast read and a lovely experience. I heard Susan speak at a retreat a few years ago and purchased her book then. I have recently bought more for gifts. Wonderful!

Author Susan Conroy tells the uplifting and beautiful journey of her life as it intersects with Mother Theresa's in Calcutta and around the world. A spiritual must for us all!

I met Susan Conroy in Fall River MA where she came to present her book and experiences with Mother Teresa. The joyful and inspirational Susan amazed me with her patience as crowds surrounded her, looking for her to write a special message in their copy of her book. Susan reminded me of a recent guest on the Oprah Winfrey show, Maria Shriver, another joyful and inspirational woman. This book captures Susan's joy and inspiration, and the Mother Teresa experiences that have helped mold Susan's life. This book is a MUST for Mother Teresa fans.

I thought that this was sent in a good amount of time and it was in very great shape. It looked like new and although I haven't read it yet I'm sure its going to be great!

I really liked this book. I am an avid reader and would recommend adding this book to your must read list. Another book that really impressed me is Psychic Gifts in the Christian Life - Tools to Connect, by Tiffany Snow, pub. 2003. In this time of increasing awareness for the need to help our relationships, workplace, family, self and environment, these two books are at the forefront of giving us the tools to do so - not only by positive reinforcements, but in the case of "Psychic Gifts," showing we have a Divine birthright to access the supernatural in our lives, and how to tap into that. I encourage you to Keep Reading, apply what you learn, and be a force for good in your part of the world.

I read this book while waiting for a train one afternoon. It's absolute nonsense. If anyone is really interested in understanding who Mother Theresa was and what she really cared about, I suggest reading Christopher Hitchens, The Missionary Position: Mother Teresa in Theory and Practice.