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Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time
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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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Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time
- Paperback: 368 pages
- Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics); 2007-01-30
- Label: Penguin (Non-Classics)
- Studio: Penguin (Non-Classics)
- ISBN: 0143038257
- Average Customer Review:
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- Sales Rank in Books: #21
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Summary: Wonderful message! 2008-10-07
Comment: Wow! What an awesome and inspiring person. For so many of us, it is easier to sit back and watch rather than participate in a thing called life. Greg Mortenson inspires us to put all of our hopes, dreams, and passions into motion whatever they may be. It goes to show that when we put negativity aside and embrace love for all people, our world becomes a much better place. As far as the writing style of this book, it keeps you on your toes following parts of it, however entertained. Though it took some reading to get a feel for the writing style, I feel it was well written. Let's remember not to shoot the messenger, but to embrace the message of the book and understand that a little compassion goes a long way.
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Summary: Three Cups of Tea 2008-10-06
Comment: This was an excellent book. My only criticism is that the story gets repetitive about his quest to build schools.
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Summary: Excellent humanitarian efforts 2008-10-06
Comment: This is a great book about promoting peace through education. I highly recommend this book if you wish to be inspired about the caring and sacrificing one person can make.
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Summary: three cups of tea 2008-10-06
Comment: Amazing story!! Has elements of surprise, suspense,
sacrifice, love, unrequited love,honor, friendship and
very entertaining.
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Summary: Excellent Read 2008-10-06
Comment: Wish we had more people like Greg Mortenson in this world. I also hope it is mandatory reading for our current administration and presidential hopefuls.
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