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.
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"SO much better that the movie! My husband has been to India and I spent two months in Nepal. Reading this really brought me back there, even to the smells, the sounds, the poverty, and the joys, that are all around if you can see past everything else, that we as Westerners take for granted. " — Jaymie (5 out of 5 stars)
"SO much better that the movie! My husband has been to India and I spent two months in Nepal. Reading this really brought me back there, even to the smells, the sounds, the poverty, and the joys, that are all around if you can see past everything else, that we as Westerners take for granted. "
" I read the translated version in Indonesian. It's well translated, easy to read, but above all, I was touched by the content. "
" The City of Joy. "
" Loved it...:-) "
" Calcutta's poorest of the poor give the only thing they can ~ simply to love. "
" Amazing to see how people living in complete poverty can find joy in daily life! This book is a must-read. "
" A wonderful Book. Brings tears to your eyes. Patrick Swayze's best role ever in a true 'sleeper' of a movie. Read and see flick. Love your fellow humans. "
" Loved this book. Loved the way it was written - it made India come to life. I wish they would make a movie about the priest that would be a prequel to the one with Patrick Swayze as the young doctor. His story is good, but such a small piece of the whole picture. "
" Heartbreaking, inspiring and moving. You will not regret reading this book. "
" This is one of my all time favorites. French doctor moves to India and meets Mother Teresa type in the slums. A rickshaw driver plays an important role. I loved this book. It is so touching and eyeopening. "
" A pleasure to read, ever since reading this book I"ve been dying to travel to India and experience the culture! "
" Sabar menghadapi kemiskinan...bisa belajar dari tokoh2 yang ada didalam buku, sebuah buku yang terinspirasi dari kisah nyata. Menceritakan sisi lain kemiskinan di daerah India "
" This is an eye-opening first-hand account of life in an Indian slum; very moving. "
" I read this book after leaving Kolkata, which made the horrific events in the book more real. "
" I just love that book ,on how it depicted the lives of those poor indian people and how they strived to get out of this misery.... "
" Muy bueno. Perfectamente recomendable. Forma parte de los "5 estrellas". "
" Wonderful story of a foreigner's life in a squatter community. "
" Read this back in 1999 I think. Still remember it in 2013 and how profound the story is. Was my first introduction to Indian culture and opened the doors to reading books by some great Indian authors. "
" Kisah kehidupan dengan berlatar belakang kehidupan kampung kumuh di negara India, seru dan penuh haru. "
" I'd recommend this book to anyone who hasn't read it yet...it's a great exploration of life in the slums of Calcutta, but also a great explanation of how people arrived in that life and how difficult it is to change their fate. "
" Amazing read... Lots of human drama, shows the resilient spirit of Kolkata in the midst of all the filth & nausea-tic atmosphere of Ubiquitous reality of the slums. The western stereotype of Kolkata also adds an additional flavor to the narrative "
" this book influenced me a lot.....i owe a lot to this moving book, humans are fragile and let us not waste our precious resources for nothing....what i LEARNT from this book.... "
" akhirnya tamat juga baca novel ini...fuih, ampir sebulan kali! Ternyata masih bagus Indonesia ya? "
" Me ha gustado mucho este libro. Te hace pensar y ver otra clase de realidades de las que no somos conscientes la mayor parte del tiempo. "
" A great preparation before going to the streets of Calcutta. Read the book before watching the movie, as always it is much better. "
" Powerful story. Life changing. I could only read a chapter at a time--So emotionally draining. It really is a must read. (By the way, the movie did not do it justice!!!) "
" Read this years ago and loved it. Made me cry. "
" Inspirational, beautifully written, and completely moving, The City of Joy is a novel everyone should read. "
" A brilliant story of love, dedication and sacrifice. After reading the book, I've been wanting to go and see the place for myself. "
" Fantabulous. Go read it. The story is based in Kolkata. the language is fine and the flow superb. The ambiance of the book is wide as it touches the entire life of Kolkata. "
" Not entirely a page turner, but a great read and most definitely a book you'll never forget. "
" A gripping and moving book about life in the slums of Calcutta "
" I've thought about this book years after I read it. Whenever I catch myself complaining a little much I am reminded that many people on this planet live in a hellish circumstance. "
" Difficult to read - about Calcutta - but fabulous: "You can't hide anything here - not even the color of your soul." "
" Beautiful story of life in India - one of my favorite books! "
Dominique Lapierre was for many years senior reporter and editor for Paris Match. He is the author of several earlier books published in France, some of them based on his knowledge of the United States, where he attended Lafayette College and where his father served with the French diplomatic service.
Michael York is a successful screen and stage actor. Among his screen credits are Romeo and Juliet, Cabaret, The Three Musketeers, Logan’s Run, and Austin Powers. Stage appearances include Britain’s National Theatre and Broadway. His television work has garnered Emmy nominations and his audio recordings Grammy nominations, as well as five AudioFile Earphones Awards. He has been awarded Britain’s OBE, France’s Arts et Lettres, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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