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Three Cups of Tea

One Man's Mission to Promote Peace ... Once School at a Time

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Published: 1st February 2007
For Ages: 18+ years old
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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 individualas power to change lives has to read the story of Greg Mortenson, a homeless mountaineer who, following a 1993 climb of Pakistanas 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 schoolsaespecially for girlsathat offer a balanced education in one of the most isolated and dangerous regions on earth. As it chronicles Mortensonas 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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8/2/2013
 
5.0

Outstanding Biography/Autobiography

By Busy Lizzie

from Victoria, Australia

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Pros

  • Deserves Multiple Readings
  • Easy To Understand
  • Informative
  • Inspirational
  • Relevant
  • Well Written

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    Comments about Three Cups of Tea:

    An engrossing and suspenseful account of how one man can make a difference in this world.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    "Greg Mortenson's dangerous and difficult quest . . . is not only a thrilling read, it's proof that one ordinary person, with the right combination of character and determination, really can change the world."-Tom Brokaw

    "An inspiring chronicle . . . this is one protagonist who clearly deserves to be called a hero."-"People"

    "Mortenson's mission is admirable, his conviction unassailable, his territory exotic."-"The Washington Post"

    ISBN: 9780143038252
    ISBN-10: 0143038257
    Audience: General
    For Ages: 18+ years old
    Format: Paperback
    Language: English
    Number Of Pages: 349
    Published: 1st February 2007
    Dimensions (cm): 21.3 x 13.9  x 2.1
    Weight (kg): 0.349