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Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time
enlarge	Authors: Greg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics) Category: Book List Price: ~~$15.00~~ Buy Used: $6.35 You Save: $8.65 (58%) New (104) Used (70) from $6.35 Media: Paperback Number Of Items: 1 Pages: 368 Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6 Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.9 ISBN: 0143038257 Dewey Decimal Number: 371.82209549 EAN: 9780143038252 ASIN: 0143038257 Publication Date: January 30, 2007 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Shipping: Expedited shipping available Shipping: International shipping available Condition: Over 600,000 Feedbacks Posted!!! Great Buy!!!* Never Used* Might Have a Publisher's Mark~We have over 2,500,000 Books Sold!!!

Editorial Reviews: Product Description The astonishing, uplifting story of a real-life Indiana Jones and his humanitarian campaign to use education to combat terrorism in the Talibans backyard Anyone who despairs of the individuals power to change lives has to read the story of Greg Mortenson, a homeless mountaineer who, following a 1993 climb of Pakistans 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 schoolsespecially for girlsthat offer a balanced education in one of the most isolated and dangerous regions on earth. As it chronicles Mortensons 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: Read 95 more reviews... Commitment, focus & dedication! September 7, 2008 This is a great book that shows how a combination of commitment, focus, and dedication can bring about remarkable changes for others. A must read for those interested in making a difference in the lives of others! High Bar September 7, 2008 0 out of 1 found this review helpful Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time Greg Mortenson has set a bar so high that it is beyond the reach of most of us. However, as a female Geography teacher, for many years I have explained to my students every semester that one of the biggest problems in the world today is the lack of educational opportunities for females. Thank you, Greg, for helping to alleviate that problem. Also, as a Geography teacher, I particularly appreciated the incredible descriptions of places I will never be able to visit. Thank you David Relin. This is a fabulous book. This book will change your life September 7, 2008 0 out of 1 found this review helpful I spend a lot of time reading books, magazine and newspaper articles, and watching TV programs that pertain to work being done by nonprofits and NGOS. I spent part of my career in the nonprofit world and have volunteered in my community for as long as I can remember as my mother is also very committed to service. I talk to friends about their nonprofit work and my company gives generously to a whole host of these organizations. I have a carefully chosen few organizations that I donate to and if friends send me a notice that they are running a race or taking part in some other way to raise money for a charity they believe in, I'm good for a donation. Lately I've been feeling the need to do more and I'm not sure if that means joining a board, lending my business expertise on a pro-bono basis, or committing a great amount of volunteer time. Maybe it means starting my own nonprofit. Because of my interest in education, especially that of girls in developing nations, I picked up a copy of Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin. The book charts the course that Greg Mortenson took to building schools first in the village of Korphe in Pakistan, then all over that country, and most recently in Afghanistan. I was so moved by Greg's story that about 50 pages through the book I went to the website to make a donation. He is compelling, engaging, passionate, and he's in the field for all the right reasons. Required Reading... September 6, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful ... for anyone who wishes to plant the seed of Democracy and ensure the security of our own. Incredible story and a wonderful read September 6, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful Inspiring, funny, unbelievable, made me cry, and made me want to be a better person. I wish I could say something more to do justice to this incredible story. Tell all of your friends and READ THIS BOOK!!

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