Product DescriptionThe 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. Related Items:
Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 371.82209549 EAN: 9780143038252 ISBN: 0143038257 Label: Penguin (Non-Classics) Manufacturer: Penguin (Non-Classics) Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 368 Publication Date: January 30, 2007 Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics) Sales Rank: 13 Studio: Penguin (Non-Classics)
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Easy to say, harder to do
Words are cheap and easy to use. Actions, the will to go and do is so much harder. This book tells of a man who goes and does, building schools in some of the poorest areas of the world. It is well written, has a great message and once you start it ... Read More...