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Product Description: The astonishing, uplifting story of a real-life Indiana Jones and his humanitarian campaign to use education to combat terrorism in the Taliban’s backyard Anyone who despairs of the individual’s power to change lives has to read the story of Greg Mortenson, a homeless mountaineer who, following a 1993 climb of Pakistan’s 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 schools—especially for girls—that offer a balanced education in one of the most isolated and dangerous regions on earth. As it chronicles Mortenson’s 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. Customer Reviews: Rating: 
Date: 2008-07-07
Infuses Pure Benevolence Into Chaotic Environment
One of the most inspiring and moving stories of recent times! Greg Mortenson's often harrowing treks into high altitude tribal cultures of Afghanistan and Pakistan to build schools that will influence generations are a refreshing contrast to U.S. destructive forces. David Relin's vividly descriptive passages of places, people and characters bring the reader into the story so effectively that every success seems personal. We come to know the amazing Jean Hoerni, Haji Ali, Mouzafer Ali, Syed Abbas, Ghulam Parvi and Sadhar Khan, mourn the deaths of several really wise men, and appreciate the sage perception and love of Tara Bishop and her family. This book is a "must read." Rating:
Date: 2008-07-07
three cups of tea
A review in the New York Times got my attention for this book. It is well worth reading. It makes you believe that there are still good people in this world dedicated to overcoming all odds to help others. Rating:
Date: 2008-07-07
Incredible!
This is easily one of the most incredible, thought provoking, inspirational stories I've read in my entire life. You could not make any of this up, because no one would believe you. There's enough moving, dramatic material in this book for three films, not one! It should be rquired reading in every high school and university in the country.
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Date: 2008-07-07
And we think WE face challenges!
Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time
I went into this book for book group thinking, "Well, this isn't exactly my speed but I'll give it a go." I wound up feeling awed and inspired by Greg Mortenson, who committed everything to help people become educated.
Mortenson didn't have personal resources for his projects - he had to take actions that were personally challenging in order to accomplish his goals. The end was important enough for him to look beyond his own discomfort and just do it.
This book reminded me that we're global beings. It also reminded me that there are people behind the politics, and that complex lifestyles like ours aren't always the best or the most satisfying. Kudos to Greg, and thanks to him for telling his story. Rating:
Date: 2008-07-06
A real inspiration
The rare book that is both gripping and inspirational. It is an amazing story of what one man can accomplish when he is totally dedicated to his mission. One only hopes that Mrs. Mortenson will write her own book, since her life has been lived very differently as she supports his dedication to his work. | 
