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.
Inspiring story and easy to read. A little slow at first, but later became a page-turner! Greg's passion and dedication to changing the world by enabling education is magnificent. We need more people like this in our world!
What a wonderful, inspiring book! My heart has been opened to a new, diverse and needy world where education becomes the peaceful advocate to battle centuries of war and death. Thank God for Mortenson and those that helped him and continue to help him in his quest. A must read. My only criticism is the small print, but that's because of my eyes, not due to the story. I am amazed and humbled by this story and will be buying a copy for my community library soon so that others can benefit from the knowledge and hopefully feel the heartbeat of this adventurous, heartfelt story.
