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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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 Inspiring November 20, 2009
True Quest (Laguna Beach, CA)
This book tells a remarkable true story of one man's effort to accomplish something good in an area of the world where there is so much suffering from so many heart-breaking problems. His Central Asian Institute stays steadfast in its purpse: to build schools for the children in Afganistan and Pakistan. Greg Mortenson doesn't just talk it--he does it.
 Very inspiring! November 20, 2009
R. Romero (Oakton, VA)
I randomly bought this book to read on vacation and was hooked after the first few minutes! It is very inspiring and has opened my eyes. It has changed my thinking that most people think only about themselves and don't care about others. That is clearly not the case here. I am inspired to help in so many ways. I'm so glad I found this book.
A Model for Peace November 20, 2009
coneflower books (Illinois)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I wish I could afford to send a copy of this book to every person in our government who deals with Middle Eastern affairs, especially those involved in military decisions. This is required reading for everyone!
Required Reading November 19, 2009
D. Zane Smith (Ventura, CA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book should be required reading for U.S. Citizens and you should not be allowed into a voting booth if you haven't read it. If you read only one book on foreign policy in the next five years. This is it!!!
Moving Mountains November 19, 2009
E. L. Molitor (MN, USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Three Cups of Tea recounts Greg Mortenson's failure to climb K2, the world's second tallest and deadliest mountain, and how that disappointment led to his endeavors to plant schools throughout remote areas of Afghanistan and Pakistan. After his failed attempt to climb K2, Mortenson became lost in the mountains of northeastern Pakistan. He eventually found himself in a remote village called Korphe. There, villagers nursed him to health, and in return, Mortenson made a promise that was to change his life forever. He promised to someday return and build a school for the children of Korphe. From that point on, Mortenson's aspiration was to provide education to boys and girls throughout Afghanistan and Pakistan. However, Mortenson faced many hardships in his work--the physical difficulty of reaching locations of school building projects was often daunting, and personal conflicts with village leaders and other people sometimes occurred. Mortenson persevered through these and other difficulties, and through this perseverance, he was able to plant over 100 schools throughout Afghanistan and Pakistan.
I found Three Cups of Tea an enjoyable read for several reasons. First, I was impressed by the way that Mortenson continued building schools despite overwhelming odds, and his determination to help each person he came in contact with achieve their personal goals. It made me realize that one person really is capable of accomplishing so much simply through determination and perseverance. Second, I acquired a new understanding of the suffering and hardship that many Middle Eastern people have gone through since 9/11. The author discussed the Wahhabi madrassas in Pakistan, schools which offer free room and board to students and often teach and encourage religious extremism. The book showed the often detrimental effects that the madrassas have had on the people in Pakistan, and also claimed that the work Mortenson is doing in Pakistan is just what Pakistani children need in order to have a good education and not be influenced by religious extremism. This was an interesting viewpoint to me, and as I read more of the information backing this belief, I agreed with many of the points made. Finally, I enjoyed the clear, expressive way that Relin described Middle Eastern history and culture. I recommend Three Cups of Tea as a well-written, descriptive book which teens or adults will find informative and engaging.
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