Three Cups of Tea
By Greg Mortenson & David Oliver Relin
- Release Date: 2006-03-02
- Genre: Asian History
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.
Reviews
Three cups of tea
5By bolognaboneWonderful book. Very educational. Opened my eyes to many things I hear on tv news. Very interesting and would recommend this book to others. I will be reading the other books mentioned in the acknowledgment.Three Cups of Tea
5By Peg McK.I could not put this book down. I would read it on my computer, IPhone or my IPad; whatever I could get my hands on at the moment. Greg M.'s passion for educating the children of Pakistan was phenomenal. It seems the more he accomplished the more driven he became.Book is mostly a lie….research the author first
1By BillyBuzzI read this book and, like many, I was completely hooked on the backstory, and wanting to help out in some way. But then I saw the 60 minutes special that exposed the author as a fraud and outright liar. Its too bad really because it is a great story.Greg Mortenson is a fraud
1By EVGNhistorianMortenson and his PENNIES FOR PEACE organization, started by the montessori children's house, in Evergreen, Colorado, are frauds. Don't by the boom and don't give money. It will be money wasted. The Montessori program in evergreen, Colorado under Betsy Hoke, should be ashamed that they bilked children and their parents out of hard-earned money to go to a scoundrel who has lied to create a fundraising empire.Amazing
5By BeautyluvrThis book was amazing. It was truly inspirational!Great
5By Morgie927I have read all of his books and they are greatI didn't think it was boring!
5By Sahil17It was truly an inspirational book. It might seem boring for some but the fact that this was NON FICTION just made me keep reading about this guy (Greg) and his incredible mission to help spread peace and education! I just finished it today on a 5 hour plane flight all in one take! That's how much I enjoyed it!Not Buyin' It....
1By Levanger...be sure check out the recently-released "Three Cups of Deceit" by (the always excellent) Jon Krakauer.Boring
1By ReadSpeedDidn't really enjoy this at all and it's so boring throughout. A fabulous history book here on the iBookstore is 'The Jacobites' superb read.Haters....
5By Stewage19It's fairly obvious to me that all the people who trashed the book either didn't read more than the first few pages, or have no taste in documentary literature. What Greg did was awe inspiring, and the story he told, not only of love and cooperation, but of passion and commitment stayed with me for a long time. If you can't appreciate a good book, go back to your webcomics.
