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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 371.82209549 EAN: 9780143038252 ISBN: 0143038257 Label: Penguin (Non-Classics) Manufacturer: Penguin (Non-Classics) Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 368 Publication Date: January 30, 2007 Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics) Studio: Penguin (Non-Classics) Related Items:
Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Editorial Review: Product Description: The astonishing, uplifting story of a real-life Indiana Jones and his humanitarian campaign to use education to combat terrorism in the Talibans backyard Anyone who despairs of the individuals power to change lives has to read the story of Greg Mortenson, a homeless mountaineer who, following a 1993 climb of Pakistans 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 schoolsespecially for girlsthat offer a balanced education in one of the most isolated and dangerous regions on earth. As it chronicles Mortensons 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. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Wonderful message!Wow! What an awesome and inspiring person. For so many of us, it is easier to sit back and watch rather than participate in a thing called life. Greg Mortenson inspires us to put all of our hopes, dreams, and passions into motion whatever they may be. It goes to show that when we put negativity aside and embrace love for all people, our world becomes a much better place. As far as the writing style of this book, it keeps you on your toes following parts of it, however entertained. Though it ... Read More Rating: - Three Cups of TeaThis was an excellent book. My only criticism is that the story gets repetitive about his quest to build schools. Rating: - Excellent humanitarian effortsThis is a great book about promoting peace through education. I highly recommend this book if you wish to be inspired about the caring and sacrificing one person can make. Rating: - three cups of teaAmazing story!! Has elements of surprise, suspense, sacrifice, love, unrequited love,honor, friendship and very entertaining. Rating: - Excellent ReadWish we had more people like Greg Mortenson in this world. I also hope it is mandatory reading for our current administration and presidential hopefuls. 
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