Mother Teresa and Me - Reviews

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I had the privilege of previewing this book and offering an endorsement for it. Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle's books are always inspiring, and this one follows suit. Part biography of Blessed Teresa, part memoir of a friendship, it offers encouragement, nourishment, and inspiration to people in all walks of life as we encounter, in Blessed Teresa's words, "Calcutta all over the world."Drawing on the life and faith of Blessed Teresa, as well as on a personal friendship with her, Donna-Marie shares miracles large and small. She paints a picture of a world in which each of us -- however distant the goal may seem -- can become a saint.~Karen Edmisten[...]

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Through a careful divulging of her precious relationship with Mother Teresa, Donna Marie gifts us with insight that, if properly absorbed, has the potential to change the world one soul at a time. Even in death, Mother Teresa's spirit continues to direct us toward Jesus, with Donna Marie as the channel through which she reiterates her message of love. We are, indeed, the blessed recipients of this gift.

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Here, at last, is a look at Mother Teresa, not as she stood in the midst of her amazing life, but as she influenced someone we all could know, someone who could live right down the street from you or I. Donna-Marie captures the impact of a friendship few of us can fathom and makes it seem normal, achievable, and in accomplishing that, she makes sainthood not only a nice theory, but a goal we want to pursue. In this treasury, we have two women's hearts touching, across miles and vocations, and in the glimpse of their friendship, we see a part of ourselves, and we are inspired.

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Donna-Marie has composed a loving distillation of Blessed Teresa's thought based upon a decade of correspondence and visits with the saint of the ghettos. It is A Tale of Two Mothers, of how a chance meeting of the small, dynamic Albanian nun with a young American housewife became a conduit of grace for many. One comes away convinced that the greatest power under heaven is not wealth or political influence but the loving spirit of a mother, for spiritual motherhood is especially efficacious in bringing a healing touch into the many and intangible Calcuttas of the modern world.

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Donna-Marie's new book is a wonderful reminder that each of us are called to serve the poor and needy in our own personal 'Calcutta' - our homes and communities. The author's retelling of Mother Teresa's life, spiritual philosophies and writings is destined to inspire each of us to try in our own way to make our lives a journey toward sainthood by opening our hearts and reaching out our arms to help those who surround us each day. I give this book my highest recommendation - as with Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle's other books, this work has the potential to go beyond a simple "feel good" reading experience to one which has the potential to help you change your life.