Mother Teresa

by Anne Sebba

Book Overview

Which Nhat Hanh, the beloved author of such bestsellers as Peace is Every Step, offers this classic overview of Zen Buddhism. This is the definitive introduction to the philosophy of mindfulness. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385489528
• ISBN13: 9780385489522
• Release Date: September 1997
• Publisher: Doubleday Religion
• Length: 297 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.8" x 1.0" x 6.5"

Customer Reviews

Even Saints Are Not "Perfect"

I count myself as one soul especially devoted to Saints of the Catholic Church including this one. But as so eloquently explained in "Enduring Grace, Living Portraits of Seven Women Mystics" (by Carol Lee Flinders) - even the greatest of Saints will admit to shortcomings. In fact, that is what makes them so beloved by the world...and most importantly Our Lady. The humility to admit one is not what one appears to be is a virtue that is incredibly rare among a religious of this stature. The book herein, about Mother Teresa, takes a similar approach. The author most reverently admires this Saint for her enormous courage, love, perseverence and sacrifice. She simply does not elevate her to the level of "a god." I admired the author for her courage in not doing so. If you want a page-turner of a read that is full of unexpected surprises about one of the most fascinating individuals of our time, this is your book.

Gives a good, fair overview of Mother Teresa

Knowing little about Mother Teresa to start with, I found the book seemed to objectively chronicle her life, even the controversial positions that she held that are usually ignored when she is spoken about. Although it becomes apparent that Mother Teresa was human and an imperfect being, this does not diminish the value she has to others as a role model.