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The Missionary Position

The Missionary Position

Mother Teresa in Theory and Practice
BiographyEssays
Pages
98
Published
1995
Language
English

Synopsis

In this provocative examination, Christopher Hitchens scrutinizes the revered image of Mother Teresa, a figure celebrated globally for her work with the poor. He investigates the foundations of her saintly reputation, questioning her methods, associations, and the broader implications of her mission. This book offers a stark counter-narrative to the widespread adoration, revealing a more complex and controversial reality.

Prose complexity
10/10

Vibe

Thought-ProvokingIntellectualComplexSatirical
Unreliable NarratorMorally GreyAnti-Hero

Genres

Biography Essays Politics & Society Religion

About the author

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Christopher Hitchens

CHRISTOPHER HITCHENS was born in 1949 in England and was a graduate of Balliol College at Oxford University. He was the father of three children and the author of more than twenty books and pamphlets, including collections of essays, criticism, and reportage. His book, god Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything, was a finalist for the 2007 National Book Award and an international bestseller. His bestselling memoir, Hitch-22, was a finalist for the 2010 National Book Critics Circle Award f...