Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time
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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1084 Reviews
| From: Amazon Posted: Jul 01, 2008 Type: User Review |
peace & culture
This book fits many of my qualifications. I enjoy biographies and also books concerning social issues. This book did both. the biographical account was not too heroic or embellished. I appreciate this point. Greg Mortonsen begins his journey as an...
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 4.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jul 01, 2008 Type: User Review |
a story that will stay with you forever
this book is extremly inspiring with the struggle that greg mortenson had to go through to make the dreams of others to come true expecially when most take the oppertunity of an education for granted there are still those who could only imagine...
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| From: Amazon Posted: Jul 01, 2008 Type: User Review |
Give yourself a life gift - read this
This book is more than you can imagine. The first half if a book about great actions accomplished by an ordinary man swept into action that counters the horror of some of our government's action. Through this the ordinary man becomes a great man....
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| From: Amazon Posted: Jun 30, 2008 Type: User Review |
A very important must read!
I found this book on a 'sale' shelf not to long ago. The title of the book captured my attention. Once I started reading this book I couldn't hardly stand to put it down! Not only is it extrememly well written, the story is riveting. Greg...
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jun 30, 2008 Type: User Review |
Schools instead of Bombs!! Yes
I loved this book and found myself cheering Dr. Greg along on his mission. I teach ESL in a small college and have volunteered tutored whenever the need would arise. I can't even begin to image the dedication Greg Mortensen to his work....
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jun 30, 2008 Type: User Review |
this book is wonderful!
Unforgettable tale of triumph over adversity, an enormous cultural chasm, and a desperate need. If we are going to win a lasting victory over terrorism, we must first educate the poor children that are brainwashed in madrassas in the developing...
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jun 30, 2008 Type: User Review |
An amazing story
This is an amazing story. I didn't know anything about this man or very much about mountaineering or the area where he decided to start building schools. But the story is incredible! The whole way he dedicates his life to the goals he set is a...
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| From: Amazon Posted: Jun 29, 2008 Type: User Review |
The Most Unique Story Ever Told By A Climber
Most stories written by mountaineers are wild epics describing some particular challenges encountered in the course of conquering a mountain. In an unusual display of selflessness among mountaineers, a group known for its focus on the individual...
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| From: Amazon Posted: Jun 29, 2008 Type: User Review |
Change Your Life...Read this Book!
I just finished reading Three Cups of Tea and it has opened my eyes to a beautiful and often misunderstood people and what one man can do to really change to world - in a peaceful way. We should all thank Greg Mortenson for his unrelentless...
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| From: Amazon Posted: Jun 29, 2008 Type: User Review |
One of the best books I've read in a long time
Both a good read and thought provoking. A page-turner and inspiring.
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