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Three Cups Of Tea: One Man's Mission To Promote Peace . . . One School At A Time

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Three Cups Of Tea: One Man's Mission To Promote Peace . . . One School At A Time

by Greg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin

Penguin Group USA, Inc | February 1, 2007 | Trade Paperback

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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    Rating: 4/5

    Hero's Dose

    Mary Beth Denholme

    4 months ago

    This story is truly inspirational and makes the reader look inside themselves to understand what true conviction and dedication means to a cause.
    This story speaks to the heart's of those that want to help people around the world to share with developing nations the things we take for granted like water, shelter and most importantly education.
    It's a message about teaching and educating the masses to fight the development of wars through ignorance.
    A highly recommended read for those who are looking for ways to understand a bit more about global politics and a man's tremendous journey to work from a different angle to better the live's of all who come in contact with him.

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    Rating: 5/5

    Title is good but doesn't prepare you for the adventure inside.

    miriam hill

    10 months ago

    This book is broadening, uplifting, full of suspense, and anyone can become part of the action. It was recommended to me by a fundamentalist conservative. I'm not religious and a political progressive and I loved it, too. I have bought two additional copies for gifts and am sure I will buy a whole lot more, because it is a gift you can give to anyone.

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    Rating: 2/5

    Dissapointing

    wsmith

    11 months ago

    I'm really disappointed in this book. It got so many great reviews, and the story is so amazing, but the writing was awful. I made it halfway through this book and haven’t touched it since, and I don’t think I will ever pick it back up.

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    Anonymous

    Rating: 4/5

    It Takes Courage

    Anonymous

    6 years ago

    A story like Three Cups of Tea shows just how easy it is for one person to make a difference in the world. With lots of passion but no real money to speak of, Greg Mortenson goes to a part of the world we fear, Pakistan, and makes changes that will impact our future.

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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 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.

About the Author

A former mountaineer and military veteran, Greg Mortenson is the director of the nonprofit Central Asia Institute and spends several months a year establishing schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Co-author David Oliver Relin is an award-winning writer and contributor to Parade and Skiing Magazine.

Trade Paperback

368 Pages, 5.54 x 8.42 x 0.87 in

February 1, 2007

Penguin Group USA, Inc

English


0143038257
9780143038252

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Mortenson?s mission is admirable, his conviction unassailable, his territory exotic. (The Washington Post)

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