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Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time | 
| Authors: Greg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Category: Book
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Rating:  1130 reviews
Media: Paperback
Pages: 368
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Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.5 x 1
ISBN: 0143038257
Dewey Decimal Number: 371.82209549
EAN: 9780143038252
ASIN: 0143038257
Publication Date: January 30, 2007
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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 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.
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A wonderful book! July 22, 2008
Lyndsey Brahm (Florham Park, New Jersey, USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Three Cups of Tea was an absolute joy to read! Greg Mortenson's mission is very admirable and his belief in what he is doing is extremely inspirational. This book gives you an in depth look into the Balti way of life and what's going on politically in that part of the world. It opened my eyes to what the Muslim religion really stands for and an alternative way to defeat terrorism. This book will draw you in and will definitely make you an admirerer of Greg Mortenson and his mission. I'm already convinced to get involved!
 Tea for Thought July 22, 2008
Shellseeker (Mebane, North Carolina, USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book was inspiring. This presented a far broader view of Muslims than what is portrayed in the media. A few right or left wing extremists in any religion, or political view can give a very unbalanced view (consider the Branch Davidians). It was refreshing to see the wisdom of the tribal leaders. It was also refreshing to see how some of them loved their daughters. As a woman, it is horrifying to see reports of men killing their daughters because of their refusal to submit to what can only be described as torture. I found Greg Mortenson to be an interesting person. I read between the lines, and saw how he truly felt more at home in Pakistan, than in Weatern culture. I recommend this book, and this is my first review, although I read a lot, so it must have inspired me. I plan on giving a copy to my local library.
Inspirational and Educational July 21, 2008
S. Murphy (Michigan)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book is now my all time favorite read. Thought provoking and compelling! One man can and is making a difference in a region of the world that many Americans have heard about daily, but truely know so very little about. This book is the most enlightening, compassionate and inspirational story about the real people of Pakistan and Afghanistan. I thank the wonderfully gracious Muslims of these regions in their remote villages for teaching me, a Christian, so very much. It is a must read for all of America and should be placed on the reading lists of our high schools and colleges, so that this era of ignorance will end. Education, as Mortenson so professes, is the key to peace. Pick up this book and be moved by the power one mans heart and the difference we, as one individual, can make in the world. It leaves me asking "Where should I begin?"
Allahu Akbar! July 21, 2008
Blake Peterson (Scotland, UK)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
A beautiful story of trial, encouragement, support and triumph of an American welcomed into the homes of Northern Pakistan, in a region scarred by perpetual conflict.
This account emphasizes the power of the human spirit and universal appreciation for education across the globe in an age of confrontation between the West and the Islamic community.
There's a reason this has 5 stars July 20, 2008
K. Graff (Chicago)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Given the depth of the 1k+ reviews on this wonderful novel, I'll keep mine short. This is a book that touches you; regardless of your personal feelings towards this area of the world or individuals who put everything into making a difference. This is a story that will leave you with a feeling of not only wanting to make a difference in this world, but also a feeling that you can that, yes, you can do anything if you put your heart into it. This is a story that allows you to see how one man can overcome the challenges that none of us have experienced but seem all to familiar, and that you, too, can overcome similar challenges. This is a story that will remain with you forever.
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