"In 1984, Mother Teresa arrived in New Orleans to speak to a large crowd waiting in the Superdome. As Marie Bissell Constantin drove from Baton Rouge to take her photograph, she had no idea that her encounter would mark the first of many and that one day, one of her images of Mother Teresa would be unveiled in front of over three hundred thousand people for her beatification ceremony in St. Peter's Square. In her photographic memoir, Constantin leads others through her unique journey as she traveled to capture Mother Teresa in rare, private moments and document the vow ceremonies of her sisters. In addition to powerful black-and-white images, Constantin shares fascinating anecdotes that provide a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the daily experiences of women devoted to doing God's work, and also into Constantin's own personal journey as she explored the possibility of becoming a nun herself. Finding Calcutta shares black-and-white images and personal stories that shine a light on the selfless life of nuns around the world who live and work among the most abandoned people in the world." [taken from back of dust jacket]