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Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Fight Terrorism and Build Nations . . . One School at a Time | 
 enlarge | Manufacturer: Viking
Category: EBooks
List Price: $15.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  1361 reviews
Sales Rank: 22
Format: Kindle Book
Media: Kindle Edition
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 352
Dewey Decimal Number: 371.82209549
ASIN: B000OT8GTO
Publication 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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This one deserves TEN stars! October 14, 2008
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
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.
Three Cups of Tea October 14, 2008
This book was about one man who happened upon a village when he was coming down from K-2. It was well written and showed what one person can do who desires to make a difference. It also shows how we must all learn and respect the cultures of other countries and work with the people and not against them. I loved the book and admire the work that Greg Mortenson is atttempting to do.
An Inspiration October 14, 2008
I was deeply moved by Three Cups of Tea and the life of Greg Mortenson. It emphasizes once again what one man can do with a little help from many people. Please read this book for its content and don't be discouraged by those who criticize its literary style. You will be introduced to an Islamic world I never knew existed; a people of love and devotion, passionate about education and especially that of its young women. You will be inspired by what is happening and if you are like me you will feel compelled to contribute to what Mortenson is accomplishing.
Amazing.... October 13, 2008
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I will only repeat what so many have said before me; this story is simply amazing and most of all, humbling. It reiterates a point made by so many people working in developing countries; education (especially of girls) is the key to eradicating terrorism, combating poverty and spreading peace throughout the volatile regions of the world.
It's incredible that one man can initiate so much positive change for some of the world's poorest. Incredible, I have not read something so inspiring since "Banker to the Poor". Simply, fantastic.
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