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| Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Fight Terrorism and Build Nations One School at a Time | 
 enlarge | Authors: Greg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin
Creator: Patrick Girard Lawlor
Publisher: Tantor Media
Category: Book
List Price: $29.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  1263 reviews
Sales Rank: 205079
Format: Audiobook, Cd
Media: MP3 CD
Edition: MP3
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.1 x 0.6
ISBN: 1400152518
Dewey Decimal Number: 920
EAN: 9781400152513
ASIN: 1400152518
Publication Date: June 1, 2006
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The inspiring account of one man's campaign to build schools in the most dangerous, remote, and anti-American reaches of Asia.
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An excellent book, an excellent story September 8, 2008
I just finished reading Three Cups of Tea. I found the story compelling, and perhaps life-changing. Contrary to others, I did not find it poorly told, and I was often moved to tears. This is an excellent book which should be a must read for anyone in our US administration, to see what one man with vision can accomplish.
This Book will Amaze and Inspire You! September 8, 2008
It's hard to put into words my feelings after reading this book. It should be required reading for every American. Greg Mortenson's story reads like a non-stop Indiana Jones Adventure. "Dr. Greg", as he is known throughout Pakistan and Afghanistan, proves that one person really can make a difference. His passionate mission to promote peace by building one school at a time in some of the world's most dangerous territories will amaze and inspire you.
Greg navigates his way through dangerous social, political and religious mazes as he strives to bring secular education to the poorest and most remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan. Just when you think he's literally about to loose his life, he manages emerge victorious yet again by winning supporters and allies in the most unlikely places simply by honestly and passionately sharing his vision.
People like Greg make me think there really is hope for world peace. I can't think of anyone more deserving of a Nobel Peace Prize than Greg Mortenson.
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Commitment, focus & dedication! September 7, 2008
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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
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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
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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.
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