To Love And Be Loved

Written from the perspective of a trusted advisor and devoted friend, the account blends personal moments with sweeping context. Readers accompany shifts at soup kitchens and AIDS hospices, witness interactions with politicians and presidents, and observe the daily tension between humility and influence. The storytelling also captures lighter, humanizing details—chocolate ice cream, candid jokes about fashion—and the steadfast integrity that guided a life of extraordinary charity.

The experience unfolds through candid scenes, intimate observations, and practical reflections that reveal how she navigated opportunities and challenges, maintained deep prayer, and stayed devoted to the very poorest of God’s children. It offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at leadership in action, while remaining grounded in the everyday acts of care that defined her mission.

• Detailed, behind-the-scenes look at running a global charity across 139 countries, including soup kitchens, health clinics, hospices, and shelters at no cost to governments or beneficiaries.
• Insights into leadership, governance, diplomacy, and balancing public influence with private devotion.
• Personal, human moments that reveal humor, warmth, and a resilient, unwavering commitment to service.
• Clear, intimate prose that makes complex ideas about faith, aging, and ethics accessible and meaningful.
• Firsthand observations of real-world decisions, negotiations with leaders, and the daily work of compassionate leadership.

After finishing, readers gain a deeper understanding of faith in action, a renewed sense of purpose, and a renewed belief in the power of dedicated service to transform lives. The book leaves a lasting impression of humility, perseverance, and the transformative potential of love in everyday choices.