In Quest for a Vision

Rating:
Summary: Inspirational Writing by a Puerto Rican Legend
Review: I write this review 24 hours after the death of Sor Isolina Ferre, one of Puerto Rico's greatest humanitarians. Born to a prominent family on the island (her brother, Luis, was a former governor of the island; niece, Rosario, is a popular author) Sor Isolina became an ordained nun after a visit to Cuba in 1935. Unlike wacky members of her clan who favor the island's annexation to the United States, Sor was an apolitical figure in Puerto Rican society, who used her celebrity standing to help those who most needed help.

In this book, Sister Sor Isolina talks about her work mediating disputes between rival Puerto Rican street gangs in New York, and her work with the poor of Appalachia. Her lack of fear and her drive to help the less fortunate made her somewhat of an inspiration to those wanting to help their communities through service.

If you are an individual who was spiritually moved by the public service work of such humanitarians as Mother Teresa, Princess Diana, or Albert Schweitzer, I recommend this book. Truly Sister Sor Isolina will be deeply missed. May she rest in peace and let's continue the vision she instilled in this book by contributing to our communities in anyway possible.

Rating:
Summary: Inspirational Writing by a Puerto Rican Legend
Review: I write this review 24 hours after the death of Sor Isolina Ferre, one of Puerto Rico's greatest humanitarians. Born to a prominent family on the island (her brother, Luis, was a former governor of the island; niece, Rosario, is a popular author) Sor Isolina became an ordained nun after a visit to Cuba in 1935. Unlike wacky members of her clan who favor the island's annexation to the United States, Sor was an apolitical figure in Puerto Rican society, who used her celebrity standing to help those who most needed help.

In this book, Sister Sor Isolina talks about her work mediating disputes between rival Puerto Rican street gangs in New York, and her work with the poor of Appalachia. Her lack of fear and her drive to help the less fortunate made her somewhat of an inspiration to those wanting to help their communities through service.

If you are an individual who was spiritually moved by the public service work of such humanitarians as Mother Teresa, Princess Diana, or Albert Schweitzer, I recommend this book. Truly Sister Sor Isolina will be deeply missed. May she rest in peace and let's continue the vision she instilled in this book by contributing to our communities in anyway possible.