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Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time |  | Authors: Greg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin
Publisher: Penguin Books
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Pages: 349
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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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Product Description
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.
About the Author:
A former mountaineer and military veteran, Greg Mortenson is the director of the nonprofit Central Asia Institute and spends several months a year establishing schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Co-author David Oliver Relin is an award-winning writer and contributor to Parade and Skiing Magazine.
INTRODUCTION IN MR. MORTENSON'S ORBIT
CHAPTER 1 FAILURE
CHAPTER 2 THE WRONG SIDE OF THE RIVER
CHAPTER 3 "PROGRESS AND PERFECTION"
CHAPTER 4 SELF-STORAGE
CHAPTER 5 580 LETTERS, ONE CHECK
CHAPTER 6 RAWALPINDI'S ROOFTOPS AT DUSK
CHAPTER 7 HARD WAY HOME
CHAPTER 8 BEATEN BY THE BRALDU
CHAPTER 9 THE PEOPLE ]-[AVE SPOKEN
CHAPTER 10 BUILDING BRIDGES
CHAPTER 11 Six DAYS
CHAPTER 12 HAJi ALI'S LESSON
CHAPTER 13 "A SMILE SHOULD BE MORE THAN A MEMORY"
CHAPTER 14 EQUILIBRIUM
CHAPTER 15 MORTENSON IN MOTION
CHAPTER 16 RED VELVET BOX
CHAPTER 17 CHERRY TREES IN THE SAND
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 Life-changing inspiration September 4, 2010
Amanda K. Lyons
Sadly, there are a small percentage of people reviewing this book who are simply cynical and mean-spirited. The message of this book is not about Greg Mortenson, it is about what one person can do when they put their mind to it. I've never been so hopeful and inpsired by one person's persistence. What he is doing is selfless and amazing and you cannot help but want to get involved. I will recommend this book to ALL my friends and family! I think everyone should be informed of this story and the work that's being done to help so many children. This book is also an excellent page-turner! It read like a movie and kept me on my toes of what was to come next.
At the very least, you will get an up-close and personal look at what life is really like in Pakistan and at the most you will be inspired to commit some works of kindness yourself!
What the world needs now, is love sweet love September 3, 2010
Joy Smith (Jackson, MS)
Greg Mortenson's love for the people surrounding K2 mountain is what drove him to the depth of care and concern that he could muster up to keep going back to a country at war, to provide schools for children who didn't have anything left but this. How sweet the story is of Greg's determination to reach out to a people, who from no fault of their own, at war with the world since the dawn of time, to enable their girls to feel a part of the human race and not subserviants to it. Thanks to the great people working with Greg to keep the fires burning and for luck on his side. If it weren't for luck, sometimes I wonder if Greg wouldn't have had the success he did. Or maybe it was the sheer fact of dumb luck that got him going. Sometimes you just have to believe that the stars aline, that something larger than yourself is listening in and guiding the way. And so you, too, can read this book and feel the intensity of the trip Greg took to make this happen. I highly recommend you to read Three Cups of Tea, one sip at a time.
The determination of human spirit September 3, 2010
Mehrab Momin (Houston, TX)
Amazing Story. As inspiring and adventurous as this book is, it also leaves a lasting impression of the determination of human spirit. The concept of pluralism is well captured by the deeds and words of people involved....My personal connection to story came when I realized that I was hiking around Skardu in August 1995 while Greg Mortenson was planting the initial seeds of his good deeds by building a bridge several miles north. From my personal experience I can validate Mortenson journey and it remained real from start till end.
Incredibly inspiring story of faith and courage August 31, 2010
K. Skillern (Austin, TX)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Amazing story of one man's mission to bring peace to the world, starting with one of the most difficult areas on the planet. I've never felt so inspired by a true story. He is so right, this is the way out of all the hatred and fear in the middle East. I think this is a MUST READ for every human being.
Three Cups of Tea. August 30, 2010
Sandra J. Schulze
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This well written documentary about the Muslim world helps to dispell the anxiety, suspicion and fear we may have toward Islam. It warmed my heart and I couldn't put it down.
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