Mother Teresa (Penguin India)

Mother Teresa gives readers a glimpse into the life of Mother Teresa and talks about her mission, numerous deeds, and principles she lived by. It reveals that she led a life of grace and humility, right till the end.

The book contains many anecdotes from her life that give readers an inside look into her world. Her private letters to her sisters are heart warming. The book even describes her efforts as she met with world leaders and strived to bring about peace.

Mother Teresa details all that she did as she selflessly devoted her life to others. Another incident that is poignantly described is when she said a heartfelt prayer for a dying child. She even taught those around her to serve others with a big heart, and many volunteers joined her in her cause.

Her reasons for starting several charitable organizations and all the mission work that she undertook are given in the book. The readers will learn how she refused material gain, but instead sought to do something meaningful for others.

She worked with the poor, homeless, sick and even helped rehabilitate alcoholics and drug addicts. Even when ill health and old age beset her, she did not give up her cause.