An Unquenchable Thirst by Mary Johnson

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 was a Missionary of Charity nun in Mother Teresa's order for twenty years, until she departed in 1997, as Sister Donata. She has been named a Fellow of the MacDowell Colony and serves on the board of A Room of Her Own Foundation. She is a well-known teacher and public speaker. She resides in the state of New Hampshire.

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ISBN 13	9780385527484
ISBN 10	0385527489
Title	An Unquenchable Thirst
Author	Mary Johnson
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Random House USA Inc
Year published	2013-02-26
Number of pages	560
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