Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time |
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| Title: | Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time |
| Author: | Greg Mortenson
David Oliver Relin |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books |
| Type: | Book / Paperback |
| Publication Date: | 30 January, 2007 |
| ISBN / ISBN-13: | 0143038257 / 9780143038252 |
| List Price: | $16.00 |
| You Save: | $6.64 |
| Amazon Price: | $9.36 |
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Product Description
The astonishing, uplifting story of a real-life Indiana Jones and his humanitarian campaign to use education to combat terrorism in the Taliban’s backyard Anyone who despairs of the individual’s power to change lives has to read the story of Greg Mortenson, a homeless mountaineer who, following a 1993 climb of Pakistan’s treacherous K2, was inspired by a chance encounter with impoverished mountain villagers and promised to build them a school. Over the next decade he built fifty-five schools—especially for girls—that offer a balanced education in one of the most isolated and dangerous regions on earth. As it chronicles Mortenson’s quest, which has brought him into conflict with both enraged Islamists and uncomprehending Americans, Three Cups of Tea combines adventure with a celebration of the humanitarian spirit.
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Customer Reviews:
• Moving And Insightful
19 March, 2010
This book had me hooked from the start. What an amazing guy Greg Mortenson is. I can't wait to read the sequel.
- Amazon Customer Review
• A Must Read. Incredible Story.
16 March, 2010
This book was exciting, heartwarming and educational. It opened my eyes to a region of our world that I knew nothing about and a man who has dedicated his life to the education of their children. In doing so, he has also changed many attitudes towards Americans, for the better, in that part of the world. We could use many more Greg Mortensons in this world. Thank you Greg!
- Amazon Customer Review
• Fantastic Book
20 March, 2010
I am still in the process of reading this book, but it is so good, I have a hard time putting it down. Very,Very Interesting book.
- Amazon Customer Review
• One Person Makes A Difference
17 March, 2010
I didn't know what to expect when I picked up this book on the recommendation of a friend. What a delightful surprise. Not only did I learn a lot about Pakistan, but I learned a lot about the people who live there. From Mr. Mortenson's early naivete to his great achievements, it was such a wonderful account of desire triumphing over many obstacles. It also proved that we sometimes have impressions of a people that are totally inaccurate. We hear that Muslims don't want girls educated but in reality, only some don't. Many do and the authors brought these men to life with their writing. What he was able to do with little money should inspire each of us. Most of us won't be willing to make the personal sacrifices that Mr. Mortenson does but we can support his cause financially and be grateful that he has opened our eyes to a different way of achieving peace in a troubled and volatile area of the world.
- Amazon Customer Review
• A Must Read!
20 March, 2010
This is truly an inspirational book. I read his second book (Stones Into Schools) before I read this book, so I am aware that it has become required reading for many of the top military brass at the Pentagon. How incredibly encouraging. I can only hope that members of the Nobel Peace Prise committee also read it. Greg Mortenson would be a perfect candidate.
- Amazon Customer Review
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