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Known for her work with the poor and dying, Mother Teresta devoted her life to giving hope in more than 120 countries. She inspires us to translate our spiritual beliefs into action. In her own worlds Mother Teresa shares what led her to do her extraordinary charitable work.
3) The letters
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
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Based on the true story of Mother Teresa, the film explores the life's work of the Nobel Peace Prize recipient and one of the greatest humanitarians of all time. Her selfless devotion to helping the poor changed hearts, transformed lives and inspired millions throughout the world. Told through a series of personal letters written to her longtime friend and spiritual advisor.
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English
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Traces the story of a former nun who devotedly worked alongside Mother Teresa in service to the world's poor, describing her teenage decision to enter a convent, the struggles she faced as an independent thinker, and her decision to leave the church after twenty years.
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English
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"Most people living in the last quarter of the twentieth century knew Mother Teresa by name and appearance. They could also identify her as the saint of the gutters of Calcutta. Two years after her death, she was still recognized as 'the most admired person of the century.' So, what is there still to say about her? Quite a bit, as it turns out. The story of both her public and private lives remains little known, and we continue to grapple with the...
Author
Pub. Date
[1997]
Language
English
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No Greater Love is the essential wisdom of Mother Teresa - the most accessible and inspirational collection of her teachings ever published. This definitive volume features Mother Teresa on love, prayer, giving, service, poverty, forgiveness, Jesus, and more. It ends with an up-to-date biography and a revealing conversation with Mother Teresa about the specific challenges and joys present in her work with the poor and the dying. No Greater Love is...
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Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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"Mother Teresa was one of the most admired women of the 20th century, and her memory continues to inspire charitable work around the world. She believed the greatest need of a human being is to love and be loved. In 1948, she founded the Missionaries of Charity to work directly with the very poorest of Calcutta. From the efforts of one woman entering the slums of Entally, the Missionaries of Charity grew into an organization operating soup kitchens,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The "My Itty-Bitty Bio" series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Mother Teresa in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline and other informative backmatter.
10) Mother Teresa
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Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Mother Teresa was born in Skopje, Macedonia. From an early age, she knew she wanted to dedicate herself to religion. She was fascinated by stories of missionaries helping people and wanted to do the same. She spent the rest of her life caring for the sick and poor around the world and is now remembered as Saint Teresa of Calcutta. The incredible story of her life features a facts and photos section at the back"--Back cover.
11) Mother Teresa
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
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490L
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English
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Presents the life and accomplishments of the nun who helped the poor around the world.
Author
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Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Mother Teresa was born in Skopje, Macedonia. From an early age, she knew she wanted to dedicate herself to religion. She was fascinated by stories of missionaries helping people and wanted to do the same. She spent the rest of her life caring for the sick and poor around the world and is now remembered as Saint Teresa of Calcutta. The incredible story of her life features a facts and photos section at the back"--Back cover.
17) Mother Teresa
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
English
Description
Biography of the famous nun who ministered to India's poor.
18) Mother Teresa
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2006.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
A biography of Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, known as Mother Teresa, who spent most of her life serving "the poorest of the poor" in Calcutta, India.
19) Mother Teresa
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A biography of the nun who founded the Order of the Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta, won the Nobel Peace Prize, and dedicated her life to helping the destitute.
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