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Genre: Biography / Religion / Spirituality / Inspirational / Letters
Ratings: ★★★★★ (5/5)

Book Review:
''Come Be My Light'' is a spiritual and literary revelation that forever changes our understanding of one of the most iconic figures of the 20th century. This collection of Mother Teresa's private writings, meticulously compiled and commented on by Father Brian Kolodiejchuk (her postulator), pulls back the curtain on a startling reality: for nearly 50 years, the ''Saint of Calcutta'' experienced a profound, agonizing feeling of God's absence—a ''dark night of the soul.''

These intimate letters, most published here for the first time, expose her intense inner struggles, loneliness, and doubts, contrasting dramatically with her unwavering public smile and tireless work. Far from diminishing her sanctity, this book magnifies it, revealing a faith so strong that it persisted without the comfort of spiritual feelings. It is a raw and powerful testament to love as a decision, not an emotion.

More than a biography, this is a profound meditation on faith, suffering, and the true meaning of holiness. It is essential reading for anyone interested in spirituality, psychology, or the incredible human story behind a global symbol of compassion. A hauntingly beautiful and deeply moving masterpiece.