His suffering was transformed into surprise then peace, the peace that comes from being loved (C.O.J. p. 254). In the book the City of Joy Hasari, Mother Theresa,Stephan Kolvaski and Max Loeb all experienced the joy and helpfulness that comes frombeing loved. Their problems and troubles through out the book help them to understandhow to make it through tough times. Examples from this book and life show that modernmedicine is not always the best way to help the sick or injured. Peoples love andkindness for each other is the most valuable gift you can give someone.This city isnt all that inhuman (C.O.J. p. 82). Hasari said this when he wasable to become a rickshawpuller. When Pam Chander befriended Hasari he saved himand his family from starvation. Ram showed Hasari that there was a still king person in acity, that was thought of as cruel. After Hasari started his job he was able to feed and buytreats for his family. Ram and Hasaris friendship continued to grow while workingtogether. They also continued to help each other out in times of need.Ram Chandler not only got Hasari a job, he helped teach him about the rickshawbusiness and life in Calcutta. Ram showed Hasari where to get business and how to helpthe soreness from pulling. Another thing he taught Hasari was how to hide any illness hegot. Ram also reminded Hasari how lucky he was to have what he did have. Good oldRam, there was no one quire like him for making you realize that there was alwayssomeone worse off than you(C.O.J. p. 161). Jesus of Anand Nagar, you know that I am here simply to share- so that togetherthey and I can show you that we love you- you and your father, the father of mercy, thefather who sent you, the father who forgives (C.O.J. p. 161). This is a prayer StephanKolvaski said when he first arrived in Calcutta. Kolvaski used his faith and love with tocome to Calcutta to help the needy. Even when the people of India didnt share theblame belie...
