COME AND SEE: A Photojournalist's Journal Into The World Of Mother Teresa

A beautiful book by the last photojournalist to have full, unfettered access to Mother Teresa (prior to the illness that caused her death), the Missionaries of Charity, an international team of volunteers, and the facilities that served the poor and sick. Come and See reveals the photographic 'sights, sounds and smells' of the world of Mother Teresa. Containing more than 160 full color photographs, the book has an inspiring text based on the handwritten journal kept by Linda Schaefer during her stay in India. Unlike any book ever produced on Mother Teresa, the viewer/reader is taken into the cultural environment in which the Sisters of Charity live and work. Here are photographs that reveal the depth of love provided in the houses of dying (Kalighat), the orphanages (Sishu Bhavran), and leper colonies (Prem Nivas). In addition, one experiences life on the streets (Calcutta, Varanasi) -- among those served by the Sisters, and life within Motherhouse -- the focus of administration. Rarely seen, Schaefer photographed religious ceremonies in which young novices take their final vows. There are great, never-before-published portraits and candid views of Mother Teresa. Perfect for anyone interested in an outstanding piece of history and the life of Mother Teresa.