Books : Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 371.82209549
EAN: 9780143038252
ISBN: 0143038257
Label: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Manufacturer: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 368
Publication Date: January 30, 2007
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Sales Rank: 21
Studio: Penguin (Non-Classics)
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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.
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The book three cups of tea, is a story of monumental dedication and superhuman efforts to build schools for people who had no hope of education. An inspiring story for any age.
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This is one of the best books I have ever read. In retrospect, it is difficult to imagine the difference a single person can make. Dr. Greg Mortenson is building schools in the most hostile situations and is the real hero for America and people world wide.
This book is a must read because it truly gives a glimpse of the world we are mostly unaware of.
Greg fought against all adversaries - fatwa, kidnapping and being caught between a free for all shootout. These are extraordinary situations ... Read More
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Of all the people I have had the pleasure to meet or read about, Greg Mortenson is the most heroic by far. This book is an incredible read but not near as incredible as what this man has done and continues to do. He's fighting terror and violence at its source by actually not fighting. Not threatening or pushing or forcing. Instead by listening, learning and then acting out of sincere compassion and understanding, not a hidden agenda. And thats why he is so credible. His risks are greater then I can ... Read More
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I had no idea what the book was about, I bought it during an unexpected stay somewhere.
The journey I have been taken on by the tale this book tells is so important, true, beautiful, and moving.
This book has changed my life. The power one person has to create change sometimes is easy to forget.
Now that the book is over, I have lost a friend. But, I have gained valuable insight in the fight one visonary hero and the team of supporters (from all around the world) ... Read More
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Awesome guy, this Greg Mortenson. Thank you for representing America in such a positive, decent way. I read this for a book club. Must say it wasn't the easiest read for me. I think it would be great for the publisher to print a version without the foreign words so that distracted readers like myself might be able to focus better and read the book faster. I gave the book to my boyfriend and he is presently enjoying the book. I respect people who take the high road, and that is what Greg does. I do hope ... Read More
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