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Binding: PaperbackDewey 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) Studio: Penguin (Non-Classics) Editorial Review: Product Description: 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. Average Rating:
 Rating: - Easy to say, harder to doWords are cheap and easy to use. Actions, the will to go and do is so much harder. This book tells of a man who goes and does, building schools in some of the poorest areas of the world. It is well written, has a great message and once you start it is next to impossible to put down. If you can't afford to give money then support this foundation, this cause for education, by buying the book. And I challenge you to not to be touched by this amazing story. Rating: - An Absolute Must ReadThis book is one of those books that stays with you. It is inspiring, heart-breaking, hopeful, saddening, and absolutely amazing. I would recommend everyone read this book, regardless of political views or religious beliefs. It is a true eye opener. After reading this book, I am truly greatful that there are people like Greg Mortenson in this world...and a family that sticks by him and supports his work. Thank you for what you have done and continue to do for peace. Rating: - Amazing, Amazing, AmazingThis book is a must read for anyone who is interestred in a better world. Don't pay any attention to what the reviewers that give it 1 and 2 stars say, some people just have a hard time seeing the forest throught the trees. Those reviews focus on the writing quality/abiltiy of the author. He is not the best or the worst author on the planet and that should not keep someone from reading this amazing story. Given the manner in which this epic story evolved in a country rife with corruption spearheaded ... Read More Rating:  - labored styleNo one can dispute the fact that Mortensen`s accomplishment and humanitarianism are outstanding. The book itself, in my opinion, is not. It suffers greatly from a heavy and self-conscious style (eg. "The stars pin-pointed the dark fabric of the night...") and from laborious detail. I give Mortensen 5 of those pin-points, the book only 3. Rating: - An accurate feeling for working in AfghanistanI was already in country in Afghanistan with the US military in fall 2006 when I read Three Cups of Tea. I found it accurately represents my experience with Afghans as I mentored those in the military, and found it a helpful reference when I gained additional duties in the civil affairs realm. When asked what needs to happen to improve things in Afghanistan, Three Cups of Tea is the first book I tell folks to read to understand the situation in that region. |
