Mother Teresa : the life and works of a modern Saint / [writer, David Van Biema ; editor, Richard Layaco ; introduction by Rick Warren].

Founded the religious congregation of the Missionaries of the Poor and later other branches of both active and contemplative life

Teresa witnessed to the modern world an apostleship which truly mark a vivid replica as that of the Savior who came into the world to serve and not to be served.

Presents the life and achievements of a nun, who spent her lifetime helping the poor and afflicted, from her childhood in Albania to her spiritual calling to help the destitute around the world and her Nobel Peace Prize win. Recall events in the life of a woman whose character was shaped by the experiences in her surroundings and her inner reflections of those events in relation to her misssion as a person. Presents her character as persistent in pursuing a goal for the the poor, almost stubborn in obtainning help for them. Features her strong motivation of caring and serving the poorest of the poor convinced that it is the the most concrete way of interpreting her love for Christ. Hurdles personal crisis of experiencing isolation from Christ, endures constant negative criticisms from people and personal health issues