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	Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace... One School at a Time by Greg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin
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Product Details Binding Paperback EAN 9780670917426 ISBN 0670917427 Manufacturer Viking Australia Number Of Pages 364 Publication Date May 04, 2007 Publisher Viking Australia Availability Usually ships in 1-2 business days 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. Starred Review. Some failures lead to phenomenal successes, and this American nurse's unsuccessful attempt to climb K2, the world's second tallest mountain, is one of them. Dangerously ill when he finished his climb in 1993, Mortenson was sheltered for seven weeks by the small Pakistani village of Korphe; in return, he promised to build the impoverished town's first school, a project that grew into the Central Asia Institute, which has since constructed more than 50 schools across rural Pakistan and Afghanistan. Coauthor Relin recounts Mortenson's efforts in fascinating detail, presenting compelling portraits of the village elders, con artists, philanthropists, mujahideen, Taliban officials, ambitious school girls and upright Muslims Mortenson met along the way. As the book moves into the post-9/11 world, Mortenson and Relin argue that the United States must fight Islamic extremism in the region through collaborative efforts to alleviate poverty and improve access to education, especially for girls. Captivating and suspenseful, with engrossing accounts of both hostilities and unlikely friendships, this book will win many readers' hearts. (Mar.) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. While critics agree that Three Cups of Tea should be read for its inspirational value rather than for its literary merit, the book's central theme, derived from a Baltistan proverb, rings loud and clear. 'The first time you share tea with a Balti, you are a stranger,' a villager tells Greg Mortenson. 'The second time, you are an honored guest. The third time you become family.' An inspirational story of one man's efforts to address poverty, educate girls, and overcome cultural divides, Three Cups, which won the 2007 Kiriyama Prize for nonfiction, reveals the enormous obstacles inherent in becoming such 'family.' Despite the important message, critics quibbled over the awkward prose and some melodrama. After all, a story as dramatic and satisfying as this should tell itself. Copyright © 2004 Phillips & Nelson Media, Inc. On a 1993 expedition to climb K2 in honor of his sister Christa, who had died of epilepsy at 23, Mortenson stumbled upon a remote mountain village in Pakistan. Out of gratitude for the villagers' assistance when he was lost and near death, he vowed to build a school for the children who were scratching lessons in the dirt. Raised by his missionary parents in Tanzania, Mortenson was used to dealing with exotic cultures and developing nations. Still, he faced daunting challenges of raising funds, death threats from enraged mullahs, separation from his family, and a kidnapping to eventually build 55 schools in Taliban territory. Award-winning journalist Relin recounts the slow and arduous task Mortenson set for himself, a one-man mission aimed particularly at bringing education to young girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Readers interested in a fresh perspective on the cultures and development efforts of Central Asia will love this incredible story of a humanitarian endeavor. Vanessa Bush Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved An inspiring chronicle . . . this is one protagonist who clearly deserves to be called a hero. -- People Greg Mortenson’s dangerous and difficult quest . . . is not only a thrilling read, it’s proof that one ordinary person, with the right combination of character and determination, really can change the world. -- Tom Brokaw Mortenson’s mission is admirable, his conviction unassailable, his territory exotic. -- The Washington Post Greg Mortenson’s dangerous and difficult quest . . . is not only a thrilling read, it’s proof that one ordinary person, with the right combination of character and determination, really can change the world. (Tom Brokaw) An inspiring chronicle . . . this is one protagonist who clearly deserves to be called a hero. (People) Mortenson’s mission is admirable, his conviction unassailable, his territory exotic. (The Washington Post) 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. *Advance praise for Three Cups of Tea:* 'Three Cups of Tea is one of the most remarkable adventure stories of our time. Greg Mortenson's dangerous and difficult quest to build schools in the wildest parts of Pakistan and Afghanistan is not only a thrilling read, it's proof that one ordinary person, with the right combination of character and determination, really can change the world.' -Tom Brokaw 'Greg Mortenson represents the best of America. He's my hero. And after you read Three Cups of Tea, he'll be your hero, too. ' -U.S. representative Mary Bono (R-Calif.) 'Three Cups of Tea is beautifully written. It is also a critically important book at this time in history. The governments of Pakistan and Afghanistan are both failing their students on a massive scale. The work Mortenson is doing, providing the poorest students with a balanced education, is making them much more difficult for the extremist madrassas to recruit.' -Ahmed Rashid, best-selling author of Taliban: Militant Islam, Oil, and Fundamentalism in Central Asia A former mountaineer and military veteran, Greg Mortenson is the director of the nonprofit Central Asia Institute and spends several months a year establishing schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Co-author David Oliver Relin is an award-winning writer and contributor to Parade and Skiing Magazine. Lost after failing to climb K2, Mortenson was sheltered and nursed in a remote Pakistani village; he promised to return and build them a school. Keeping that promise led to his heading a charitable institute that provides impoverished children in Pakistan and Afghanistan with an education. Though Relin's writing is not top-caliber, Mortenson's story comes through as exciting and inspiring. Patrick Lawlor's voice is neither melodious nor distinguished, but it is likable and serviceable. He tells the story as if Mortenson had told it to him, keeping it lively and engaging. His imitation of voices and accents, loosely rather than precisely mimetic, fits his style. It all works; listeners will begrudge interruptions. W.M. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine Customers who bought this item also bought Loving Frank: A Novel The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World Three Cups of Tea The Difference a Day Makes: 365 Ways to Change Your World in Just 24 Hours Customer Reviews for: Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace... One School at a Time Rating - The underdog helping the underdogs This well written story is a very inspiring read for all of us who care about social justice. Here is a man unskilled for the challenges he takes on and who without any financial resources follows up on his word and starts to improve the world. The example of Mortenson takes excuses away from everyone. His adventures are touching. His commitment is complete and unwavering. With the tensions between the Muslim world and the western world, it is tempting to oversimplify our perception of the Muslim world and to see it as monolithic. Mortenson's story, well raconted, by Revlin, explains well the differences ... Read More Rating - Incredible Book!! This is the best story I have ever read. The incredible journey that Greg Mortenson's life leads him is amazing! Greg Mortenson not only is helping children receive an education, he is also helping bring peace to our country and the countries he helps. The story is extremely exciting and it's hard to believe that it's true accounts of a single mans quest. I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone!! It makes you believe that one person can make a difference!!! Rating - Excellent book, but Leaving Microsoft to Change the World is even better Everyone should read this book - its a life changer. However, even better, but for some reason being overlooked by the world, is "Leaving Microsoft to Change the World" by John Woods. I don't understand why 3 Cups is being promoted by booksellers and is being given such high profile, where John Wood's book is not. John Wood went on to create the organization Room to Read which has a much broader goal, to build schools and libraries in developing countries around the world, not just one country. His book is a better read from start to end. I found that 3 Cups got bogged down with the details of the local politics. My suggestion; ... Read More see more reviews See all books by author Greg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin

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