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Search - Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time
| Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time Author: Rating: |
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- Biographies & Memoirs >> General
- Biographies & Memoirs >> Professionals & Academics >> Educators
- Biographies & Memoirs >> Specific Groups >> General
- Biographies & Memoirs >> Memoirs
- History >> Asia >> Afghanistan
- History >> Asia >> Pakistan
- History >> Middle East >> General
- History >> Asia
- Nonfiction >> Education >> General
- Nonfiction >> Politics >> International >> Relations
- Nonfiction >> Social Sciences >> Philanthropy & Charity
- Nonfiction >> Social Sciences >> Sociology >> General
- Nonfiction >> Politics >> Globalization
- Professional & Technical >> Education >> General
| ISBN-13: 9780143038252 ISBN-10: 0143038257 Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics) Publication Date: 1/30/2007 Pages: 368 Book Type: Paperback Members Wishing: 947 |
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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 backyardAnyone 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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Elaine P. from GREEN BROOK, NJ wrote on 1/12/2008...
14 member(s) found this review helpful.
That Greg Mortenson has accomplished what he has in the Middle East is nothing short of extraordinary and his is a compelling story, which was hard to put down. However, Mr. Mortenson and his journalist coauthor lost my respect when they started America-bashing, as though the United States is singlehandedly responsible for all the problems in this third world country and should keep pouring money into Pakistan. I see no reason why their liberal-leaning political views had to enter into this story at all except that they wanted to get their licks in. Education is a big part of the answer, but it's naive to think that it's all of it.
9 member(s) found this review helpful.
I was pleasantly surprised at how moving and attention-getting this book was, especially in light of recent political events. I must say that in terms of politics, it left me a bit unsatisfied. Perhaps "apolitical" is the best way to describe it. It's neither left nor right, conservative nor liberal. I found parts I agreed with and cheered the author on, and parts that made me shake my head and wonder at his sanity. Regardless, it's a touching story, if a little slow-moving at times.
Samantha A. (
6 member(s) found this review helpful.
I must be one of a small handful of people on earth who disliked this book. Slow-moving. Uninspiring.
Amy W. (
6 member(s) found this review helpful.
"Three Cups of Tea" is an incredibly inspiring book that proves even one simple person can make a difference. The book transports you right along with Mortenson to the small villages he visits in Pakistan and Afghanistan and introduces you to the many tribes, their leaders and children. Reading this book is a lesson in human compassion and understanding which is exactly what we need now. I would recommend this book to everyone.
Janet G. (
6 member(s) found this review helpful.
The potential for a wonderful story was there - but the author turned it into a choppy, uninspiring wreck. I trudged through the first half of it, then gave up.
Anne A. (
6 member(s) found this review helpful.
This is a wonderful book! It gives a different point of view on the current issues in the Middle East than what we usually see in the media as well as tackling issues of education, globalization, religion, and culture. I read it for a school project; it was engaging, interesting, and a great read, even if read for fun!
6 member(s) found this review helpful.
Once involved in this region, Mortenson is tireless. His creativity and willingness to accept that other cultures interact differently make this a very interesting read.
5 member(s) found this review helpful.
Excellent story of a mountain climber and how his near death experience leads him to build schools for poor, isolated Muslim children. In light of the world in which we now find ourselves living and the misunderstandings between the Western world and the Muslim world, quite an inspiring story. As a former Peace Corps volunteer in Morocco, the vivid descriptions of "moutain life" brought back to me my own wxperiences in Morocco in the mid-1980s. Buy the book, give the book, support the author's programs.
4 member(s) found this review helpful.
While this isn't a great literary work, it is a story that deserves to be told and Greg Mortenson is a person that deserved to be honored. His work in Pakistan and Afghanistan has given the gift of education and respect to children, women and communities in a part of the world many care to know little about. I'm glad that there are Greg's in the world to carry out the good intentions that many of us have.
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
I really enjoyed this book. It's nice to see that people still care about others and want to help. I think I may have found my new charity for this year.
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Colleen J. (This is an amazing testament to the power of determination, and an inability to accept 'no'. It is an entertaining read that details the inspirational story of one man who, upon accidentally landing in a remote Pakistani border town high in the mountains, promises to build the town a school in gratitude for the town's having nursed him back to health and welcomed him. Would that we all had this attitude and imagine the results if we did...
Rose S. (Great book, very educational and inspiring. I learned a lot about that region and its people. Everyone should read this book!
Sharon D. from DILLSBURG, PA wrote on 6/11/2008...A really interesting story about a man whose life was changed by the poverty of others. Very inspiring.