Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time

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3.8
9 reviews
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368
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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.

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3.8
9 reviews
tracie sanchez
July 11, 2017
Incredible efforts and results of schools for girls. Couldn't someone have handled the business affairs for the author to keep some integrity in the cause? Disappointed in his stupid greed.
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jen clark
February 16, 2019
zero stars as this man was found to be a liar and you should read three cups of deceit.
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Lilia Rotenbush
October 30, 2019
Wow don't even think about reading this book. What a waste of time.
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About the author

Greg Mortenson is the director of the Central Asia Institute. A resident of Montana, he spends several months of the year in Pakistan and Afghanistan.


David Oliver Relin is a contributing editor for Parade magazine and Skiing magazine. He has won more than forty national awards for his work as a writer and editor.

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