Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time
by: Greg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin
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The astonishing, uplifting story of a real-life Indiana Jones and his humanitarian campaign to use education to combat terrorism in the Talibans backyard
Anyone who despairs of the individuals power to change lives has to read the story ofGreg Mortenson, a homeless mountaineer who, following a 1993 climb of Pakistans 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 schoolsespecially for girlsthat offer a balanced education in one of the most isolated and dangerous regions on earth. As it chronicles Mortensons 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.
The astonishing, uplifting story of a real-life Indiana Jones and his humanitarian campaign to use education to combat terrorism in the Talibans backyard
Anyone who despairs of the individuals power to change lives has to read the story ofGreg Mortenson, a homeless mountaineer who, following a 1993 climb of Pakistans 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 schoolsespecially for girlsthat offer a balanced education in one of the most isolated and dangerous regions on earth. As it chronicles Mortensons 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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- Every american needs to read this book!
What a great book! What a great man! What a great mission! Mortenson has found the key to fighting the Taliban. It's a shame we can't get the american government to realize this is where our money should be spent if we expect to make any progress in the war on terror. This is an eye opening book that everyone should read. Amazing is the only word that can describe the things that Mortenson has accomplished! One man truly can make a difference.
Rating: - Important book to read
Everyone in the US should read this book. No matter what your political views, it's a true story that gives background to what is going on in Afghanistan / Pakistan that is not on the news- it could not be more timely.
Rating: - Inspiring, true story.
I actually listened to the Audiobook format of this rather than actually reading it myself. It is entertaining, insightful, and well-written.My mother read it, loved it and bought several copies to loan or give to friends.It is her favorite book.I don't want to summarize the book.I can only say that it made me feel more understanding of people in Afghanistan.The book illustrates some of the factors that contribute to the tensions in the middle east.Greg Mortenson is a man of compassion, ... Read More
Rating: - Great story, you'll be glad you read this book
A great story, pretty well written. I enjoyed this and was inspired by Dr. Greg's work. This is the first book I've felt strongly enough about to recommend.
Rating: - Admiration for Three Cups of Tea
My purchase of 4 copies of the book was "voting with my wallet".A friend loaned me the book and upon finishing it I immediately ordered 4 copies as gifts.It is an inspiring story to say the least.It is the story of a life whose course changed because of an idea.It was a thrill to read and a thrill to think about.Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time
- Every american needs to read this book!What a great book! What a great man! What a great mission! Mortenson has found the key to fighting the Taliban. It's a shame we can't get the american government to realize this is where our money should be spent if we expect to make any progress in the war on terror. This is an eye opening book that everyone should read. Amazing is the only word that can describe the things that Mortenson has accomplished! One man truly can make a difference.
- Important book to readEveryone in the US should read this book. No matter what your political views, it's a true story that gives background to what is going on in Afghanistan / Pakistan that is not on the news- it could not be more timely.
- Inspiring, true story.I actually listened to the Audiobook format of this rather than actually reading it myself. It is entertaining, insightful, and well-written.My mother read it, loved it and bought several copies to loan or give to friends.It is her favorite book.I don't want to summarize the book.I can only say that it made me feel more understanding of people in Afghanistan.The book illustrates some of the factors that contribute to the tensions in the middle east.Greg Mortenson is a man of compassion, ... Read More
- Great story, you'll be glad you read this bookA great story, pretty well written. I enjoyed this and was inspired by Dr. Greg's work. This is the first book I've felt strongly enough about to recommend.
- Admiration for Three Cups of TeaMy purchase of 4 copies of the book was "voting with my wallet".A friend loaned me the book and upon finishing it I immediately ordered 4 copies as gifts.It is an inspiring story to say the least.It is the story of a life whose course changed because of an idea.It was a thrill to read and a thrill to think about.Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time
