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Author: Greg Mortenson & David Relin
Title: Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Promote Peace … One School at a Time
Description: This book is pretty well known by now, but if you haven’t heard: Greg Mortenson gets lost in Pakistan and in gratitude to the village that took him in, promises to build them a school. With almost no resources, he manages to get it done, but it is just the first of many schools he builds in Pakistan and Central Asia.
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Title: Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Promote Peace … One School at a Time
Description: This book is pretty well known by now, but if you haven’t heard: Greg Mortenson gets lost in Pakistan and in gratitude to the village that took him in, promises to build them a school. With almost no resources, he manages to get it done, but it is just the first of many schools he builds in Pakistan and Central Asia.
Source: The Penguin treasure-trove.
Big Caveat: Abo ...more
Absolutely amazing story---inspiring and thought-provoking. I am happy to hear that General Petraeus is working with Mortenson to solve problems in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Education can creat peace and understanding. HIGHLY recommended.
So slow...so tedious....Great man,great idea but the process of building the schools was sooooo slow..as was the pace of the book! I didn't finish it.
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I loved this book! Greg Morteson's tale is truly inspiring. It's solid proof that anyone can do anything if they put their mind to it.
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This is the most inspiring book I've ever read. It should be required reading for everyone in America and the world.
Greg Mortenson gets it. He understands that peace on earth will only be achieved when the world's children, particularly the girls, are educated. He has the cultural sensitivity and fearlessness required to bridge different communities and make friends in every corner of the world. I love that he's so willing to make mistakes and that he's accepting of Pakistani/Muslim culture the ...more
Greg Mortenson gets it. He understands that peace on earth will only be achieved when the world's children, particularly the girls, are educated. He has the cultural sensitivity and fearlessness required to bridge different communities and make friends in every corner of the world. I love that he's so willing to make mistakes and that he's accepting of Pakistani/Muslim culture the ...more
Great tale, but not a very well-written book. Some credibility issues with the author's story.
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