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Mother Teresa

angel of the slums
2013
A biography, in graphic novel format, of humanitarian Mother Teresa, a nun who helped the unfortunate in Calcutta.

Born into brothels

photographs by the children of Calcutta
2004
Collects stills from the documentary film with the same title, photographs of the Sonagachi district of Calcutta taken by prostitutes' children living there who were taught photography by the author, and brief profiles of the young photographers.

City of joy

1992
Max Lowe, a disillusioned American doctor, travels to India where he joins a English nurse and an Indian farmer in their efforts to run a free medical clinic in Calcutta.

Mother Teresa

2003
Rich illustrations fill this biography of Mother Teresa, which describes such parts of her life as her work in Calcutta, her love of children, and her Nobel Peace Prize ceremony.

Desirable daughters

a novel
2002
Tara marries the perfect Indian man her parents select, then divorces him and moves to San Francisco, where she breaks away from her traditional Brahmin family and finally begins to lead her own life.

Mother Teresa

helper of the poor
2002
Presents a biographical profile of Mother Teresa, discussing her early life, her call to help the poor and suffering, and her work in Calcutta as head of the Missionaries of Charity.

Mother Teresa

the life and works of a modern saint
2010
Combines interviews, personal letters, essay, and photographs to examine the life and work of Mother Teresa, discussing her childhood, mission, sainthood, and more.

Teresa of Calcutta

serving the poorest of the poor
1984
A biography of the founder of the Missionary Sisters and Brothers of Charity, known for her work with the destitute and dying in the streets and slums of Calcutta and other cities.

Mother Teresa

a life of dedication
2005
Contains nearly one hundred black-and-white photographs that chronicle Mother Teresa's work in India over the course of several decades, and includes comments from photographer Raghu Rai in which he recalls his encounters with her.

Mother Teresa

a life of caring
2007
A brief biography of Mother Teresa, who left the convent in 1948 to set up the Missionaries of Charity in India to help feed, clothe, and provide medical care to the poor.
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