The Prison Angel: Mother Antonia's Journey from Beverly Hills to a Life of Service in a Mexican Jail
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Manufacturer: Penguin (Non-Classics)
EAN (European Article Number): 9780143037170
Number of Items: 1
Binding: Paperback
Author: Mary Jordan::Kevin Sullivan
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Dewey Decimal Number: 291
Publication Date: 2006-05-30
Reading Level: 256
Description: Like Dead Man Walking and The Cloister Walk, this stirring book is a story of spiritual transformation, one that is all the more remarkable because that transformation took place late in life. For nearly thirty years, Mother Antonia has lived in Tijuana’s La Mesa prison, where she ministers to some of the most maltreated inmates on earth. But before she took up her calling at age fifty, the Catholic nun was a Beverly Hills socialite who had been married and divorced twice and raised seven children. In chronicling her journey, The Prison Angel demonstrates the power of radical kindness to change the human heart.
Review Summary: Angels are real and living here with us!
Date: 2008-10-18
Details: While the authors are amazing, I'm sure they would agree that is Mother Antonia who makes the book a blessing. Just as in her life, this book will teach you that Christ is alive and each of us must only "follow" and He will be revealed. Read this book. Support her mission if you can. She's just a real person, like the rest of us - but her walk is that of a saint. I just wanted to hug her after reading this book. I'm sorry I missed the opportunity to meet her when she visited a large town nearby.
Review Summary: A Saint amongst us
Date: 2007-10-11
Details: I read this book in several sittings which is unusual for me. I just couldn't stop and wanted to read some more of this fascinating story. It is a feel good story for the modern ages. If you are reading this you probably know about the former Beverly Hillls mom , twice divorced who was unable to receive Holy Communion from the Catholic Church, circumvented any road blocks and began her service for mankind(the most down and out of low people in La Mesa prison near Tijuana)and our Lord at age fifty. She produced her own habit and eventually was recognized by an official order. She has worked amongst the biggest drug dealers of Mexico, the murderer of Presidential candidate Colosio, the bloodiest of assasins and the peons who are just to poor to live in society and seek refuge in jail(now that is desperate)and the mentally ill. A prison in Mexico is unlike an American prison. Torture is common. She got involded in prison reform as well as changing men. Mother Antonia is unafraid of the toughest and meanest because she is a righteous woman and all who encounter her love and admire her. She lives in prison. She lives the same way the prisoners do. She walks and talks to the hardest of hard core. She gives them hope and transforrms many of their lives through the miracle of faith. This is an inspirational story that will leave you pondering your own existence; it is truly an amazing story that all should read as it will make you feel better about mankind. She is truly a living saint. Oh yes, there is a large print edition of this book available for the visually handicapped. God bless Sister Antonio and all who she touches.
Review Summary: Truly living a Christian Life
Date: 2007-06-10
Details: This is a very inspirational book and helps people see how they can still be useful as they get older.
Review Summary: Great read!
Date: 2007-03-20
Details: The Prison Angel is one of the most inspiring books I've ever read. Mother Antonia is so amazing that one would question the truth of her story if it weren't for the consistent witness and corroboration provided by all those who come into contact with her. She loves and ministers to everyone without distinction. This is a great book for teaching the golden rule.
Review Summary: Inspirational Life
Date: 2007-02-24
Details: Mother Antonia is an inspiration for us to see all people as fellow humans with similar needs - to be cared for, loved, and accepted. I appreciate that she paved the way to be valuable at an "older" age, and she welcomes women in their later years as valuable and able to serve others. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and passed it around among many friends.
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