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by: Greg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin See Larger Image List Price: $15.00 Our Price: $9.00 You Save: $6.00 (40%) Prices subject to change. Used Price: $6.50 Collectible Price: $15.00 Third Party New Price: $8.00 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours This item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 371.82209549 EAN: 9780143038252 ISBN: 0143038257 Label: Penguin (Non-Classics) Manufacturer: Penguin (Non-Classics) Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 368 Publication Date: January 30, 2007 Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics) Sales Rank: 23 Studio: Penguin (Non-Classics) Related Items: Three Cups of Tea The Difference a Day Makes: 365 Ways to Change Your World in Just 24 Hours Catching Genius Ascent from Darkness Winter in Kandahar see more Editorial Review: 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 Average Rating: Rating: - I'm glad I read it but ... I found it a little strange that Mortenson co-wrote a book that depicted him so heroically. I guess modesty isn't one of his virtues. Plus the book was poorly edited and could have been cut down by at least 100 pages. Having said that, I think this is an important, eye-opening book. Anyone who thinks they understand what's going on in Pakistan today should take a look at Mortenson's experiences. They're truly inspirational. Rating: - Absolutely Wonderful! This is one of the best books I have ever ready. It is interesting, uplifting and once you start reading it, its hard to put down. If we can have more people like Dr. Greg, the world will be a better place! Rating: - Wonderful message! Wow! What an awesome and inspiring person. For so many of us, it is easier to sit back and watch rather than participate in a thing called life. Greg Mortenson inspires us to put all of our hopes, dreams, and passions into motion whatever they may be. It goes to show that when we put negativity aside and embrace love for all people, our world becomes a much better place. As far as the writing style of this book, it keeps you on your toes following parts of it, however entertained. Though it ... Read More Rating: - Three Cups of Tea This was an excellent book. My only criticism is that the story gets repetitive about his quest to build schools. Rating: - Excellent humanitarian efforts This is a great book about promoting peace through education. I highly recommend this book if you wish to be inspired about the caring and sacrificing one person can make. see more Browse for similar items by category: Biographies & Memoirs - Subjects - Books - General Professionals & Academics - Biographies & Memoirs - Subjects - Books - Educators Specific Groups - Biographies & Memoirs - Subjects - Books - Women Biographies & Memoirs - Subjects - Books - Memoirs Asia - History - Subjects - Books - Afghanistan