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The City of Joy

By: Dominique Lapierre
Narrated by: Michael York
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In this inspiring work, Dominique Lapierre tells stories of extraordinary love and heroism - performed by ordinary people. Deep within one of the poorest sections of Calcutta, Lapierre found that this city, which produced Mother Teresa, had many other selfless inhabitants. Hear about a Polish Catholic priest who came to share and ease the plight of the impoverished, an American doctor who came to treat people who were without medical resources, and an Assamese nurse who became an Angel of Mercy to the afflicted. Best selling author Lapierre has woven these amazing stories into an epic tale of human benevolence and hope.

©1985 by Dominique Lapierre (P)1991 Dove Audio Christianity Social Sciences

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"This book is a magnificent homage to the courage of the poorest of the poor." (Mother Teresa of Calcutta)
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everyone should read this book.
I felt every word saw every picture described. Love unchained.

Amazing Story

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This true story about events and circumstances we in comfortable lives would think unsurvivable. The spirit filled survivors of this book show great courage of purpose buoyed by great faith and infectious joy.

Uplifting - a must hear/read

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