Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time | 
 enlarge | Authors: Greg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Category: Book
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Pages: 368
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Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.9
ISBN: 0143038257
Dewey Decimal Number: 371.82209549
EAN: 9780143038252
ASIN: 0143038257
Publication Date: January 30, 2007
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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 of Greg 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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Greg Mortenson brews a lesson for us all September 8, 2008
By now, Greg Mortenson is a household name in parts of the world where central heating and air conditioning, superhighways, high definition television, and PCs are virtually unknown to the average citizen. Three Cups of Tea is a masterfully written memoir of his experiences building schools and supporting the disenfranchised in Pakistan and Afghanistan--and much more. It is a call to arms for U.S. foreign policy to reevaluate the emphasis and investment made by our nation to win the hearts and minds of those in the world's most troubled areas. In a word, it's the emphasis Mortenson has placed on education that is, ironically, so poorly prioritized in our foreign policy objectives. Hopefully a copy of this remarkable book will be read by all of our national leaders before the Presidential election, so that they can be better prepared to rationalize and support the value of investing and supporting education in our nation and in regions of the world crying for enlightenment with bills brought before the new Administration.
An excellent book, an excellent story September 8, 2008
I just finished reading Three Cups of Tea. I found the story compelling, and perhaps life-changing. Contrary to others, I did not find it poorly told, and I was often moved to tears. This is an excellent book which should be a must read for anyone in our US administration, to see what one man with vision can accomplish.
This Book will Amaze and Inspire You! September 8, 2008
It's hard to put into words my feelings after reading this book. It should be required reading for every American. Greg Mortenson's story reads like a non-stop Indiana Jones Adventure. "Dr. Greg", as he is known throughout Pakistan and Afghanistan, proves that one person really can make a difference. His passionate mission to promote peace by building one school at a time in some of the world's most dangerous territories will amaze and inspire you.
Greg navigates his way through dangerous social, political and religious mazes as he strives to bring secular education to the poorest and most remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan. Just when you think he's literally about to loose his life, he manages emerge victorious yet again by winning supporters and allies in the most unlikely places simply by honestly and passionately sharing his vision.
People like Greg make me think there really is hope for world peace. I can't think of anyone more deserving of a Nobel Peace Prize than Greg Mortenson.
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Commitment, focus & dedication! September 7, 2008
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This is a great book that shows how a combination of commitment, focus, and dedication can bring about remarkable changes for others. A must read for those interested in making a difference in the lives of others!
High Bar September 7, 2008
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Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time
Greg Mortenson has set a bar so high that it is beyond the reach of most of us. However, as a female Geography teacher, for many years I have explained to my students every semester that one of the biggest problems in the world today is the lack of educational opportunities for females. Thank you, Greg, for helping to alleviate that problem. Also, as a Geography teacher, I particularly appreciated the incredible descriptions of places I will never be able to visit. Thank you David Relin. This is a fabulous book.
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