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Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time by Greg Mortenson
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by Greg Mortenson

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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. ( )
  RABooktalker | Nov 13, 2009 |
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. ( )
  booktraveller | Nov 12, 2009 |
Excellent. Real story of Greg Mortenson's quest to build schools in remote Pakistan and Afghanistan. Follow him on https://www.ikat.org/ ( )
  EricPMagnuson | Nov 12, 2009 |
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Reading age 11 to 14


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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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  isln_reads | Nov 3, 2009 |
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. ( )
  hellion | Nov 3, 2009 |
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The little red light had been flashing for five minutes before Bhangoo paid it any attention. "The fuel gages on these old aircraft are notoriously unreliable," Brigadier General Bhangoo, one of Pakistan's most experienced high-altitude pilots, said, tapping. I wasn't sure if that was meant to make me feel better.
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Original publication date2006
People/CharactersGreg Mortenson
Important placesTanzania, Pakistan, Afghanistan
Awards and honorsKiriyama Prize (Nonfiction, 2007), New York Times bestseller (Nonfiction, 2006), ALA Outstanding Books for the College Bound (2009.5|Social Sciences, 2009)
First wordsThe little red light had been flashing for five minutes before Bhangoo paid it any attention. "The fuel gages on these old aircraft are notoriously unreliable," Brigadier General Bhangoo, one of Pakistan's most experienced hi... (show all)
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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.

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