A beautiful story of one man's journey to bring education to young women and girls in Afghanistan. Through his own personal journey, the dedication to this cause saves him from a life without purpose. ( )

My 5 stars is more for the content: the compelling life story of Greg Mortensen and not so much for the writing of the book. I read some reviews that some readers didn't finish the book because of the writing didn't keep them stay with the book long enough to get hooked. But I encourage everyone who pick up the book to stick with it because this is one of those life changing book (or more attitude changing). Unbelievable story of Greg Mortenson's life building one school at a time at Pakistan and Afghanistan. As his website describe "the book that changed the way people think about changing the world: Peace Through Education" and I am completely persuaded by the book. Mortenson's co-founded organization, Central Asia Institute will be my destined charity for life. ( )

Excellent. Real story of Greg Mortenson's quest to build schools in remote Pakistan and Afghanistan. Follow him on https://www.ikat.org/ ( )

Genre Information
Reading age 11 to 14


Annotation:
An edited version of the author's best selling book of the same name, Three Cups of Tea takes its name from the Balti saying: The first time you share tea with a Balti, you are a stranger. The second time you take tea, you are an honoured guest. The third time you share a cup of tea, you become family…
It almost seems fated that Greg Mortenson would fail in his attempt to reach the peak of K2, become lost on the way down and end up in a village where he will meet the man whose family will nurse him back to health and Mortenson will vow to build a school in his village. From this came his involvement in the building of schools in Pakistani remote villages. Mortenson believes that education and literacy for girls globally is the most important investment all countries can make to create stability, bring socio-economic reform, decrease infant mortality, decrease the population explosion, and improve health, hygiene, and sanitation standards globally. (2006 Parade Magazine)
It is an uplifting read which draws the reader to the positive aspects of cultural differences and what can be learnt from others.

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Motivating story about a man who was passionate about helping people. Saw a way to make a difference and by force of will - made it happen. If there were more Greg Mortenson's in the world - it would certainly be more trusting and peaceful. ( )