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Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time
written by Greg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin
Studio : Penguin Books
by Penguin Books
Publisher : Penguin Books
Released : 2007-01-30
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Number of Items : 1
EAN : 9780143038252
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List Price : $16.00
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ISBN13: 9780143038252
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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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Every American should read this book! |
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I had heard about this book as well as a few others about Pakistani or other Middle Eastern cultures. I am ashamed to say I didn't think I would enjoy reading these, or that I would connect in any way with books about people so far away from me. Boy, was I wrong! Now, I'm a Greg Mortenson "convert" and I really believe every American should read Three Cups of Tea. We can learn so much from Greg, and especially in these times of increasing terrorism acts, we must look for other solutions besides war. Guess what--Greg has the solution! Read it and you'll be a believer, too! |
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A completely inspiring book that is also a very, very good read |
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One person can make a profound difference in the lives of other. Mortenson's nearest spiritual kin is Mother Theresa and all the unsung missionaries overseas who have improved countless lives through selfless action. Why Mortenson hasn't been awarded the Nobel Peace prize is beyond me. Not only is this a completely inspiring book, it is also a very good read. |
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unexpectedly great, read it in three days |
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I expected to find the book to be heartwarming, inspiring and even interesting. What I didn't expect, was a story that was also entertaining to read. So many times I get stuck half way through a non fiction book because there's no plot to pull it along. This book held my attention and I read it over a 3 day weekend. |
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Required Reading |
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This book gives you understanding as to how politics and religion works in Afganistan and Packistan. It lets you know how the children are deprived of education and the escentials that we in this country take foregranted. It tells you about a person who is doing more for these people with very little in comparison to the Billions of dollars this country is wasting in that part of the world. |
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Must read for those who want to understand the local culture! |
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This is a great story about a man who's journey takes him to the doorstep of needy children. Greg truly finds his calling in life doing things that few of us could possibly have the resolve to do on a day to day basis. What an amazing man, and an even more amazing effort! If you truly want to understand what some of the people over in Afghanistan are like, read this book! It dispels some of the myths that have inundated our culture about Islam. Not all Muslims are bad. Just like with any group of people, you have those that ruin it for everyone else. Problem being that only the bad ones get attention from the media for their radical behavior. This book will give you insight into a man that has direct dealings with a culture that is much more basic and simplistic than what we are used to. It is required reading for the top brass in Afghanistan, and there is good reason for it! Do yourself a favor and get your hands on this book, even if it is just from the local library! |
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