*2006 Asian Book of the Year, says Time Magazine, Dec. 16,2006
*starred review, Publishers Weekly
*Philadelphia Inquirer (Feb...morepossible LO Reads contender
*2006 Asian Book of the Year, says Time Magazine, Dec. 16,2006
*starred review, Publishers Weekly
*Philadelphia Inquirer (Feb. 23, 2007) says, "fascinating...one only hopes U.S. policymakers are reading Mortenson's books..."
*Booklist: "incredible story of a humanitarian endeavor..."
*Entertainment Weekly: "...a testament to a generosity that transcends politics and religion..."
*Powells Staff Pick: "readers interested in a fresh perspective on the cultures and development efforts of Central Asia will love this incredible story of a humanitarian endeavor"
*Overstock.com reader feedback: "phenomenal book...should be mandatory reading in high schools...how an ordinary man can change the world..."