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This easy-reader focuses on how Mother Teresa came to devote her life to God's work, and how she eventually created the Missionaries of Charity in India. The story begins with her girlhood in Albania, then moves to Calcutta, where she taught advantaged Indian children in a convent school. Soft, realistic, full-page art appears on each spread, suitably complementing the text. Although there are many biographies of Mother Teresa, this one stands out as an inviting and inspiring beginning reader. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)271.97Religions History, geographic treatment, biography of Christianity Religious Congregations and Orders in Church history Orders of Women Other Roman sisterhoodsLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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Setting: Calcutta, India
Theme: Love, God, Whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me
Summary: Mother Teresa was a prominent nun who made a difference in the world by serving the poorest of the poor with sincerity and love. She especially loved children, but she embraced everyone regardless of age, social status, sex, race, and degree of illness. She is a Nobel Peace Prize winner who is loved by not only Catholics, but people around the globe. Her works (e.g., Missionaries of Charity for the poor and the sick in 126 countries) and the love she poured out will continue to live on.
Review: The illustrations are very soothing and calming, reflecting the personality of Mother Teresa. The vocabulary is easy to understand and blends well with the pictures. It feels more like reading a story than a biography. Usually, biographies are less appealing and take a stronger willpower to read than fiction books.
I liked that the book had important dates listed in chronological order and a photo of her at the end of the book. Students who read this book will not only be exposed to the great life Mother Teresa led as well as her unforgettable and ever living good deeds, but they will take a quick look at Catholic and how the religion practices along with its core values. Also the book can bring forth thought-provoking, inspiring journal prompts. However, teachers should keep in mind that they stay away from controversial, age inappropriate topics.
Curriculum ties: Social studies and geography (India, different religions) ( )