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I'd give Greg Mortenson five stars for what he's accomplished in his life, but the book only gets three. Partially for its annoying use of the third person in a book co-authored by the central "character." And partially for its over the top admiration of that central character. Yes, what he has done is admirable, but a lot less gushing description would have sat better with me (and made the book a lot shorter and more readable, too).
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Jan 19, 2010
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This was an excellent book. Inspiring, educational and proof that you can really do anything and help anyone if you are determined.
Feb 16, 2008
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This book was a fast read because I couldn't put it down. It is one that I recommended to Geoff because of all the political threads running throughout, particularly near the end. Remarkable that Mortenson was able to do so much. Lest I get depressed at how little I do, I remind myself that a mama's job is hands-down one of the most demanding, meaningful, and important tasks around. But it is also as a mama that I am thankful to those like Mortenson who are out there working to make the world sa
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I know this is supposed to be a good story but I could not get through it. With lines like, "But despite the smooth surfaces of his parent's unquestioned faith, Mortenson hadn't yet made up his mind about the nature of divinity." I was on the edge of the amount of cheesiness that I can ignore. Relin also writes, "Mortenson sat on a boulder and drank from his water bottle until it was empty. But he couldn't drink enough of this setting."(18) And that was crossing the line.
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i wouldn't say this is a "brain picker" or taxing in terms of difficulty of prose, since it's actually pretty easy to read, but it was more a challenge to me. if this guy, greg mortenson, can just literally stumble upon some people that will change the course of his life and career and make such a difference...then what about me? very cool story about an advocate for building schools in the farthest-to-reach places. and i'm curious about yak tea.
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Mar 25, 2008
Nicole
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katie
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Amazing!
Dec 18, 2008
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