An Unquenchable Thirst
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An Unquenchable Thirst by Mary Johnson
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOKS OF THE YEAR BY KIRKUS REVIEWS A candid, generous, and profound spiritual memoir that deserves a great deal of thoughtful discussion.--Anne Rice At seventeen, Mary Johnson experienced her calling when she saw a photo of Mother Teresa on the cover of Time magazine; eighteen months later she began her training as a Missionary of Charity, a nun in Mother Teresa's order. Not without difficulty, this boisterous, independent-minded teenager eventually adapted to the sisters' austere life of poverty and devotion, but beneath the white-and-blue sari beat the heart of an ordinary young woman who faced daily the simple and profound struggles we all share, the same desires for love and connection. Eventually, after twenty years of service, Johnson left the church to find her own path, but her magnificently told story holds universal truths about the mysteries of faith and how a woman discovers herself. Includes new material: Two reading group guides--for groups that wish to take different approaches to the book; a conversation between Mary Johnson and Mira Bart k, author of The Memory Palace; and Mary Johnson's recommended reading list A wonderful achievement . . . Johnson opens the window on a horizon of spiritual questions and] takes an unflinching look inside her own heart.--The Christian Science Monitor An incredible coming-of-age story . . . It] has everything a memoir needs: an inside look at a way of life that most of us will never see, a physical and emotional journey, and suspense.--Slate Reads like a novel . . . an exacting account of a woman growing into her own soul.--More magazine Engaging, heartfelt and entertaining . . . Johnson] articulates her struggles with her God in words that will hit home.--Los Angeles Times An inspiration that transcends any particular religious belief . . . An Unquenchable Thirst is a journey that captivates, but its resonance lies in the life examined.--The Denver Post
MARY JOHNSON joined the Missionaries of Charity, the group commonly known as the Sisters of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, at age 19. Mother Teresa trusted her and she rose quickly in the ranks. Mother Teresa sent Mary to study theology at Regina Mundi, a pontifical institute aggregated to the Gregorian University in Rome, where she received a diploma in religious studies, summa cum laude. For fifteen of Mary Johnson's twenty years as a sister, she was stationed in Rome and often lived with Mother Teresa for weeks at a time. After leaving the sisters in 1997, Johnson completed a BA in English, summa cum laude. She subsequently received an MFA in Creative Writing. She also married. A well-respected teacher and public speaker, she has led retreats, workshops, classes, and training sessions of various kinds for nearly thirty years. She currently teaches creative writing and Italian to adults and is Creative Director of A Room of Her Own Foundation's retreats for women writers.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780385527484 |
| ISBN 10 | 0385527489 |
| Titel | An Unquenchable Thirst |
| Autor | Mary Johnson |
| Buchzustand | Nicht verfügbar |
| Bindungsart | Paperback |
| Verlag | Random House USA Inc |
| Erscheinungsjahr | 2013-02-26 |
| Seitenanzahl | 560 |
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