Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 371.82209549
EAN: 9780143038252
ISBN: 0143038257
Label: Penguin Books
Manufacturer: Penguin Books
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 349
Publication Date: January 30, 2007
Publisher: Penguin Books
Sales Rank: 19
Studio: Penguin Books

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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 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.




Rating: - For anyone that cares about children; ours and the world's....
This is the first review I have ever written on Amazon; though I am a voracious reader and have many books that I love, this is the first that has inspired me to such a degree. Three Cups of Tea was a remarkable book....though the beginning was slow for me, with the technical aspects of climbing, the book as a whole was a gift and should be read far and wide. With small children myself, I am extremely interested in education and the impact it can have on a child's life. Greg Mortensen's commitment ... Read More

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Rating: - Obedience to your Heart Song
Above all this inspirational story tells of one mans obedience to his HeartSong;- the unique path one must travel to allow ones heart to sing fully and freely and follow wherever it may take you. Paulo Coelho described it as one's 'Personal Legend.'
This is the story of Greg Mortenson's amazing journey to build schools in remote areas of Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Also have to admire the courageous and generous spirit of Greg's wife, Tara Bishop, whose Heart Song may also be heard loud and ... Read More

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Rating: - Three Cups of Tea
A great story and a must read for most anyone desiring a closer look at this part of our world, its people and their lives, and particularly the education system. It puts things in such a remarkable perspective compared to what we as Americans have and often under appreciate, but this is not a sermon, it is the heroic journey of a man who gave up almost everything along the way to break down barriers for women and kids.

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Rating: - Three Cups of Tea
I found this book inspiring. To think that one man, with a kind heart and a dream could accomplish so much is almost unbelievable. I couldn't put the book down. Greg Mortenson is a true American Hero.

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Rating: - Great Inspirational book
I really loved this book and recommending it to all my family/friends. I keep thinking if I went through what he did I would quit out of lack of security in that part of the world. It was really great to see a white American help third world Muslim community rather than bombing it to the Ice Age and causing more terrorists. I really like his the work he is doing for people who have so little and are grateful for all his work. I am just wondering after he wrote this book he should win the nobel peace prize.

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