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| Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Fight Terrorism and Build Nations . . . One School at a Time | 
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Sales Rank: 20
Category: EBooks
Author: Greg Mortenson
Publisher: Viking
Studio: Viking
Manufacturer: Viking
Label: Viking
Format: Kindle Book
Language: English (Published)
Media: Kindle Edition
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 352
Dewey Decimal Number: 371.82209549
ASIN: B000OT8GTO
Publication Date: March 22, 2007
Release Date: March 22, 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.
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3 Cups of Tea October 15, 2008
This is an absolutely fascinating read. I could not put the book down. A remarkable adventure by a most remarkable man.
inspiring October 15, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Truly inspiring. This man is a hero, his story and his message need to be passed on if we are to aspire to make peace in the world. Read this book if it is the only one you read ever.
Three Cups of Tea October 15, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A must read book that is truly inspirational about what one man is doing to change the world!
This one deserves TEN stars! October 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I loved this book. I had seen Mr. Mortenson on Book TV and he is every bit as sincere and humble and self-effacing as described in the book. I ordered through interlibrary loan. Before I finished with the first part, I knew I had to OWN the book, so I ordered two copies. I gave one to my son's family and the other (after I finished reading it) to our grandson who is a sophomore in college and planning a U.S.Army career via ROTC. Of course, he is very interested in anything about Iraq or Afghanistan or Pakistan, and I wanted him to know of ways to deal with that region besides with a gun. I plan to order a couple of more copies -- one to reread and another to lend or give to our local library. Yes, the book is not always easy reading, but I loved the descriptive writing. I felt as though I had actually been to the region by the time I had finished. It was excellent background for the next book I read, Ambassador James F. Dobbins' "After the Taliban: Nation-Building in Afghanistan." (see my review there.)
So good I gave it as a gift!! October 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book was great. I really enjoyed it and it was such a good story. I am glad to see there are still a few real genuine humanitarians out there. I recommend this book to everyone I know.
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