Mother Teresa and the ‘me, me, me’ culture The new book Mother
Teresa: Saint or Celebrity? shows that the nun was as ruthless
as any other celeb in protecting her public image. Mother
Teresa: Saint or Celebrity?, Gezim Alpion, Select Books, British
edition 2007. Mother Teresa is arguably the most famous
religious icon of the late twentieth century. Her legacy and
work continue to generate huge levels of debate and interest.
Gezim Alpion’s book Mother Teresa: Saint or Celebrity?, which
seeks to address the nature of her fame, celebrity and devotion
to faith, is unique in locating the appeal of Mother Teresa
within today’s broader celebrity culture. He also provides
previously unknown and quite striking information about her
personal life. For Alpion, celebrity culture is a modern form of
religion and Mother Teresa was the ultimate religious celebrity
of the modern era. Unlike the many saints recognised by the
Catholic Church, Mother Teresa’s apparent sanctity took root and
flourished during her lifetime. Her b