| 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
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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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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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 Beautiful July 28, 2010
ciaddict
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am afraid I may begin gushing over this book, and over Greg Mortenson. WHY has this man not won the Nobel Peace Prize? His work in Pakistan and Afghanistan is nothing less than miraculous. He has worked tirelessly to start schools for Muslim children, particularly girls. He was in Pakistan on 9/11 and stayed for two months, while the State Department was warning Americans to get out, to finish the projects he was there to oversee.
Providing secular, moderate education to Muslim children, he says, is the only way to truly combat the fundamentalist teachings of jihad. And I believe him with all my heart. READ this book...and you will too.
 Amazing Pursuit by a committed individual July 27, 2010
Kalakad Nambi
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am simply amazed how a committed individual can single handedly achieve for a social cause in a foreign land under adverse conditions,politically and geographically speaking. Hats off to Mortenson; let his brand of warriers to help education of children especially the girls, grow from strength to strength. Let us create a literate world and throw out terrorism.
I raise a toast of hot cup of Indian Tea to Mr.Freg Mortenson. I sincerely wish he gets a Nobel Award in not so distant future.Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace... One School at a Time
Terrific True Story July 27, 2010
Alan Hurst (Connecticut)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
What a terrific read and a great story. I enjoyed reading how one person can truly make a difference in the world.
 Three Cups of Yawn.... July 27, 2010
Bobby T (South Riding, VA)
I desperately wanted to enjoy this book. But I personally found it to be incredible dry, dull, and somewhat boring. I actually had to stop reading this book, something I NEVER do. I know this is a non-fiction book, but I suppose I thought there would have been some adventure, some intrigue, and maybe even an encounter with a terrorist or something. That's my fault and I only blame myself. However, what this man did was incredibly admirable. His dedication to his goal was inspiring and I think on some levels it really shows a person how much willingness another human being has when he/she puts their mind to something.
Bravo to Greg Mortenson for his service to our world.
Inspiring July 26, 2010
Powerpurse (Los Angeles, CA USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Greg Mortenson's story is inspirational and motivational. It brings you to the heart of the biggest issue facing the world's young generation: a lack of education for girls.
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