Nun’s self help book fetches Golden Book Award

Mumbai, Feb 6, 2025: Salesian Sister Teresa Joseph, a Mumbai-based nun, has been conferred the Golden Book Award 2025 for her self-help and motivational book.

The award is given by Wings Publication International, an international publishing company to recognize books and authors for their literary contributions.

Sister Joseph received the award at a function on January 31 in Mumbai.

Sister Teresa’s book — “Dream Big Dream True – 35 Tips to make the best of your life” — first published in 2004, has made a significant impact on readers, spreading positivity and motivation, the award committee noted.

The book covers themes such as self-love, self-confidence, optimism, trust, forgiveness, and friendship among others.

Receiving the award, Sister Teresa expressed her gratitude and said, “The Golden Book Award has given me another chance to experience the depth of my conviction. I’m delighted that my book passed the rigorous selection process.”

Manika Singh, CEO of the Wings Publication International, congratulated Sister Teresa. “We’re honored to feature you on our platform, recognizing your exceptional contribution to impacting readers across genres.”

The book, now in its 10th edition, has been translated into several languages, including Marathi, Hindi, Braille, and Khasi. It has received a Best-Seller award and five-star reviews on Amazon.

Professor Cosmas Rynshon, who wrote the foreword to the Khasi edition, said, “Such contents on self-help and motivation do not exist in Khasi.”

Sister Teresa, who holds a doctorate in Education, credits her writing inspiration to her professors at Auxilium, Rome, who stressed the importance of writing for teachers.