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Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time (Wheeler Large Print Book Series)

Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time (Wheeler Large Print Book Series)

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Authors: Greg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin
Publisher: Wheeler Publishing
Category: Book

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Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 1133 reviews
Sales Rank: 116291

Format: Large Print
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 693
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.4 x 1.3

ISBN: 1597226246
Dewey Decimal Number: 371.8234209549
EAN: 9781597226240
ASIN: 1597226246

Publication Date: December 12, 2007
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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
The inspiring account of one mans campaign to build schools in the most dangerous, remote, and anti- American reaches of Asia

In 1993 Greg Mortenson was the exhausted survivor of a failed attempt to ascend K2, an American climbing bum wandering emaciated and lost through Pakistans Karakoram Himalaya. After he was taken in and nursed back to health by the people of an impoverished Pakistani village, Mortenson promised to return one day and build them a school. From that rash, earnest promise grew one of the most incredible humanitarian campaigns of our timeGreg Mortensons one-man mission to counteract extremism by building schools, especially for girls, throughout the breeding ground of the Taliban.

Award-winning journalist David Oliver Relin has collaborated on this spellbinding account of Mortensons incredible accomplishments in a region where Americans are often feared and hated. In pursuit of his goal, Mortenson has survived kidnapping, fatwas issued by enraged mullahs, repeated death threats, and wrenching separations from his wife and children. But his success speaks for itself. At last count, his Central Asia Institute had built fifty-five schools. Three Cups of Tea is at once an unforgettable adventure and the inspiring true story of how one man really is changing the worldone school at a time.


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5 out of 5 stars well, I liked it!   July 24, 2008
 0 out of 1 found this review helpful

I read many of the negative reviews, just to see what they were all about and yeah, it's a little irritating to read Mortenson's name over and over again but I really enjoyed this book. Plain and simple. You should read it because he does an amazing thing for people who are not only ignored and forgotten by their own country but by the world in general.


5 out of 5 stars A Masterpiece.   July 24, 2008
 0 out of 1 found this review helpful

I thoroughly enjoyed this book from beginning to end. I learned so much about the country of Palestine and was so impressed with the outstanding descriptions of the countrysides. It was a real eye-opener into the Muslim people as well which, I hate to admit, are misunderstood by most Americans. They are, obviously, not all terriorists. I think every American should read this beautifully written book. Greg Mortenson is a true American hero.

Margaret Blanchard
Houston TX



5 out of 5 stars Lovely Story, Admirable Spirit   July 23, 2008
 1 out of 3 found this review helpful

I've had this book since it was first released having learned about it at a climbing meeting near my home. It wasn't a best seller then, wasn't a book of the month highlight or anything. Actually, it was pretty much unheard outside of my outdoor orientated friends.

I'm so glad that has finally changed. If you haven't stepped into the boat and gotten the book - do so, you really won't regret it. It seems scholarly (and many people describe it that way) but it's really not. The descriptions are vivid, especially the outdoor settings highlighted as only a person who loves the outdoors truly can. The people you meet, both the good and the bad, are shown objectively - their wisdom, courage and failings all laid out for you to be your own judge.

Fabulous story, engaging tale, great pre-travel book and, of course, a great biographical journey of a man's missions - whether he really wanted that mission to begin with or not.



5 out of 5 stars A wonderful book!   July 22, 2008
 1 out of 2 found this review helpful

Three Cups of Tea was an absolute joy to read! Greg Mortenson's mission is very admirable and his belief in what he is doing is extremely inspirational. This book gives you an in depth look into the Balti way of life and what's going on politically in that part of the world. It opened my eyes to what the Muslim religion really stands for and an alternative way to defeat terrorism. This book will draw you in and will definitely make you an admirerer of Greg Mortenson and his mission. I'm already convinced to get involved!


4 out of 5 stars Tea for Thought   July 22, 2008
 1 out of 2 found this review helpful

This book was inspiring. This presented a far broader view of Muslims than what is portrayed in the media. A few right or left wing extremists in any religion, or political view can give a very unbalanced view (consider the Branch Davidians). It was refreshing to see the wisdom of the tribal leaders. It was also refreshing to see how some of them loved their daughters. As a woman, it is horrifying to see reports of men killing their daughters because of their refusal to submit to what can only be described as torture. I found Greg Mortenson to be an interesting person. I read between the lines, and saw how he truly felt more at home in Pakistan, than in Weatern culture. I recommend this book, and this is my first review, although I read a lot, so it must have inspired me. I plan on giving a copy to my local library.


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