AN AMERICAN NUN IN TAIWAN

by Sister & C. Edmund Fisher Mary Paul ‧ RELEASE DATE: March 3, 1967

While no one would consider questioning the sincerity and devotion of Sister Mary Paul, as a member of the Sisters of Our Lady of China community serving in Mei-shan, Taiwan, one cannot help but wonder how she came to be subject and co-author of a book. Her story is simple, one which could easily be encompassed in a magazine piece; its extension here does nothing to enrich it. Sister Mary Paul came to China (""I itched to get off the Chinese freighter Hai-main, put my feet on Taiwan, and meld into the lives and culture of the Chinese people"") in 1951 as a lay missionary, stayed to Join the Community. She writes of helping people in sickness and earthquake, of seeking to secure funds (gardening, chickens, the trip home). The price is right for an inspirational market, but only the completely acceptant and devoted follower of missions will feel she has gotten her money's worth.

Pub Date: March 3, 1967

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Doubleday

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: March 1, 1967

Categories: NONFICTION