Teresa of the Poor: The Story of Her Life [Hardcover]

Renzo Allegri (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1996

Mother Theres of Calcutta has touched millions, yet little known of her private life. Read of her family's legacy faith...and of the secret heartache of a wo-man who has done for much for others, but was ultimately unable to help her own family.

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Italian

Product Details

• Hardcover: 143 pages
• Publisher: Charis Books (February 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0892839376
• ISBN-13: 978-0892839377
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #649,479 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Life, July 4, 2004

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JMack (Chicago) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Teresa of the Poor: The Story of Her Life (Hardcover)

Using an adjective such as amazing to describe the work of Mother Teresa would not be adequate. Her work through the Missionaries of Charity sets a high standard of living Chirstian life. Mother Teresa is a phenomenon because she discovered that true bliss and happiness can be found in serving others. Exstasy can be found in devoting your entire life to service. While it is difficult to understand, most of know there is something more than can be put into words about God. Mother Teresa came as close as anybody in recent times to demonstrating what can not be explained.

Renzo Allegri's biogrpahy is concise. On many levels, the biography is a failure. It spends too much time discussing Allegri's interviews with Mother Teresa. Being a modest person, she is not likely to sit and talk about herself at length. The author should have used more expansive research to find out more about her work. This is the most admired woman of the 20th Century and you can only write 135 pages about her? Many of the stories are repeated more than once which makes the author seem unfocused in the topic. The author does have some great stories of the works of Mother Teresa. The author does also give us insight into who Mother Teresa was. However, I believe their is so much more to be written about this magnificent woman.

What will stick with me most about this book is the fact that every time she care for a sick or dying person, Mother Teresa cared for them as if it was Jesus suffering in her arms. We must remember, what we do for the least of His people, you do unto Him.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Life of Mother Teresa, January 21, 2001

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Dottie Gillick (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Teresa of the Poor: The Story of Her Life (Paperback)

This is an excellent book about the life of Mother Teresa. I knew that she had to wait 12 years to start her missions. I did not know what life was like for her for those 12 years until I read this book. It is an excellent book for those who suffer along the path that they believe God is leading them without sight of the end. This book also shows how important it is to rely on God alone for our needs and how in His time he will provide for those needs. Our ways are good but His are perfect!

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A REMARKABLE WOMAN, July 31, 2001

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Sandra D. Peters "Seagull Books" (Prince Edward Island, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Teresa of the Poor: The Story of Her Life (Paperback)

The strength, courage and determination of the remarkable woman who gave so freely of herself to make life easier for others, dramatically unfolds through the pages of this book. There is no question she will become a legendary hero written in the pages of tomorrow's history books.

Each of us has a mission and purpose in life, whether it be in this life or the one thereafter. One need not be a Roman Catholic to appreciate the faith, love and wisdom found in this incredible woman who deboted her life to helping those most in need. As a follower of the Buddhist faith, I can relate to many of the philosophies of Mother Teresa. The love for humanity is a common bond which can be shared by followers of many different religions; love for one's fellow man has no religious limitations.

"Teresa of the Poor" is well written and thought provoking. No matter how much time one has devoted to helping others, after reading this book, one is left with the feeling that whatever they have done, it is not nearly enough. To fill the shoes of this kind and compassionate lady would be almost an impossibility. This book is definitely worth reading...and contemplating.