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Stones into Schools: Promoting Peace with Books, Not Bombs, in Afghanistan and Pakistan [Hardcover]

Greg Mortenson (Author), Khaled Hosseini (Foreword)
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December 1, 2009

From the author of the #1 bestseller Three Cups of Tea, the continuing story of this determined humanitarian’s efforts to promote peace through education

In this dramatic first-person narrative, Greg Mortenson picks up where Three Cups of Tea left off in 2003, recounting his relentless, ongoing efforts to establish schools for girls in Afghanistan; his extensive work in Azad Kashmir and Pakistan after a massive earthquake hit the region in 2005; and the unique ways he has built relationships with Islamic clerics, militia commanders, and tribal leaders. He shares for the first time his broader vision to promote peace through education and literacy, as well as touching on military matters, Islam, and women—all woven together with the many rich personal stories of the people who have been involved in this remarkable two-decade humanitarian effort.

Since the 2006 publication of Three Cups of Tea, Mortenson has traveled across the U.S. and the world to share his vision with hundreds of thousands of people. He has met with heads of state, top military officials, and leading politicians who all seek his advice and insight. The continued phenomenal success of Three Cups of Tea proves that there is an eager and committed audience for Mortenson’s work and message.


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From Viking: "Greg Mortenson’s work as a humanitarian in Afghanistan and Pakistan has provided tens of thousands of children with an education. 60 Minutes is a serious news organization and in the wake of their report, Viking plans to carefully review the materials with the author." --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

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*Starred Review* Mortenson’s best-seller, Three Cups of Tea (2009), introduced his commitment to peace through education and became a book-club phenomenon. He now continues the story of how the Central Asia Institute (CAI) built schools in northern Afghanistan. Descriptions of the harsh geography and more than one near-death experience impress readers as new faces join Mortenson’s loyal “Dirty Dozen” as they carefully plot a course of school-building through the Badakshan province and Wakhan corridor. Mortenson also shares his friendships with U.S. military personnel, including Admiral Mike Mullen, and the warm reception his work has found among the officer corps. The careful line CAI threads between former mujahideen commanders, ex-Taliban and village elders, and the American soldiers stationed in their midst is poetic in its political complexity and compassionate consideration. Using schools not bombs to promote peace is a goal that even the most hard-hearted can admire, but to blandly call this book inspiring would be dismissive of all the hard work that has gone into the mission in Afghanistan as well as the efforts to fund it. Mortenson writes of nothing less than saving the future, and his adventure is light years beyond most attempts. Mortenson did not reach the summit of K2, but oh, the heights he has achieved. --Colleen Mondor

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  • Hardcover: 448 pages
  • Publisher: Viking Adult; 1st edition (December 1, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0670021156
  • ISBN-13: 978-0670021154
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 1.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (333 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #78,875 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

photo (c) 2009 Khyber Mortenson

Greg Mortenson is the co-founder and director of the nonprofit Central Asia Institute www.ikat.org and founder of Pennies For Peace www.penniesforpeace.org.

He is the co-author of Three Cups of Tea www.threecupsoftea.com, which has been a New York Times nonfiction paperback bestseller for overfour years, and published in 49 countries, and also the author of Stones Into Schools, Promoting Peace With Books, Not Bombs in Afghanistan and Pakistan www.stonesintoschools.com.

Since a 1993 climb of Pakistan's K2, Mortenson has worked in rural Afghanistan and Pakistan to promote education and literacy, to establish 178 schools, especially for girls, which provide education to over 68,000 students, including 54,000 females.

Three Cups of Tea is required reading for senior U.S. military commanders, and U.S. Special Forces deploying to Afghanistan, and the Senate Foreign Relations Committe. The book has been a freshman or common book read in over 160 universities and colleges, and a 'One Book' read in over 400 communities.

His second book, Stones Into Schools: Promoting Peace With Books Not Bombs in Pakistan and Afghanistan debuted at # 2 on the New York Times hardcover bestseller list.

In 2009, Mortenson received the Sitara-e-Pakistan, which is Pakistan's highest civil award for his humanitarian efforts, While not overseas, Mortenson is a prolific reader, and enjoys being home in Montana with his wife and two children in Montana.

More detailed biography on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg_Mortenson
Mortenson is on Twitter gregmortenson.

Customer Reviews

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238 of 254 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
In his latest book, Greg Mortenson hosts the reader as a valuable and welcomed traveling companion as he retraces his steps through the most remote areas of Pakistan's Northwest Frontier areas and the formidable terrain of Afghanistan holding a mirror to our humanity. Mortenson introduces us to his trusted companions t...urned employees of Central Asia Institute, the so-called "Dirty Dozen", who truly embody the virtues of goodwill and perseverance in the name of literacy and, of course, God.

In short, Greg Mortenson's work makes Anthony Bordain's exotic travel look like a visit to Epcot Center.

Mortenson's committment to cross-cultural understanding beyond the borders of Pakistan and Afghanistan is rivaled only by his determination to educate the under-served girls in the most remote areas of these countries. Stones Into Schools is a suspenseful, heart-breaking as it is heart-warming, true account of a life well lived and a people well-served. Mortenson is an honor to the human race and diplomat for world peace. About now, Greg Mortenson would do well to take his own advice and sit for a month under a walnut tree to recuperate.
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116 of 126 people found the following review helpful
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I read Three Cups of Tea was was incredibly inspired by Greg Mortenson. His second book is even better in my opinion. Teaching people that they have the power to change themselves is so simple but sometimes takes incredibale amounts of work by other people. Greg and his team have performed incredible acts of bravery, endurance, and dedication to the noble cause of providing education to the girls of Pakistan and Afghanistan. You will not be able to put this book down. You also learn firsthand accounts of the success of many of the first girls to go through Greg's schools.
Read this book for an incredible account of an individual who has changed the world for so many people,
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164 of 184 people found the following review helpful
A Knotty Problem December 3, 2009
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I tend to collect mostly management books on my Kindle, so I have been looking forward to Greg Mortensen's latest report on his activities in his remote part of the world (also where my son works every day). I don't think the world has two more opposite places than Burnet County and Kunar Province. Since 2003, we've built a nice high school here in Burnet for our 1000+ kids, and later on a playground (stadium). Greg's outfit has built and staffed 129 schools, and innumerable civic improvements, such as bridges and water systems, to supply educational services to a previously unserved populace, at a cost of $1-3/student. I think their whole budget for the six years is less than the cost of one Tomahawk missile, with guidance and delivery (and spare parts). On the other hand General Motors, working in the most car consuming section of Planet Earth, with significant manufacturing infrastructure worldwide, has a hard time making ends meet. In short, Greg's book is now at the top of my list for 2009 management books.
Mother Teresa, in response to an interview question about the best way to go about changing the world, said 'Reach out to the nearest one.' Greg, in response to the same question, would probably say 'Go to the Last Best Place.' Both of these people have found a way to impact their world, and improve conditions more than a thousand-fold by their efforts.
Three cups of Tea has become required reading for the US Counterintelligence school at West point; I would hope this book gets added to the curriculum quickly.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
After controversy, Mortenson still inspires
Stones into Schools is the sequel to the inspiring and best-selling Three Cups of Tea. I read it after the controversy regarding Jon Krakauer's "expose" on "60 Minutes" last... Read more
Published 2 months ago by woman doctor
Not as good as Three Cups of Tea
This is a good book, but not as compelling as Three Cups of Tea. Mortenson's first book is a gripping, interesting and well written story about building schools, particularly for... Read more
Published 4 months ago by ckdjou
A Diamond in the Rocks
Pure joy and a pleasure to read. Better than "Three Cups of Tea." Quite
possibly one the best books I've ever read. Poignant, riveting, even
revealing. Fantastic story. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Raji Lukkoor
The book is a joke
Mortensen lied to sell books. Read three cups of deceit by Jon Krakauer. He exposes Mortensen's fraud. Read more
Published 4 months ago by E. Magnuson
Even better than the first
I had already read Mortenson's Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time and thought this would be more of the same but I was absorbed by the... Read more
Published 5 months ago by GlenB
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excellent book, a follow up to three cups of tea, great story and hope for the future of afghanistan. Read more
Published 7 months ago by P. R. Felstead
Stones Into Schools: Promoting Peace With Books, Not Bombs, in...
This book is packed with lies and deception. The meeting of school girls shown on the cover never even took place according to the author's own web site. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Gottfried Schmer
"Shameless self-promotion"?
This book is a gem, and it's much better and deeper than the Three cups of tee. I didn't expect it to be so, given the fact that Mortenson wrote it himself, without the help of a... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Ivo S.
Questionable.....
What with all of the controversy surrounding the authenticity of the events in this and Mr. Mortenson's other books, I'd suggest checking out the fine work of Dr Paul Farmer.
Published 9 months ago by Sue B "shopananda"
criminal con artist
well i am pretty cynical about do gooders. i live in switzerland and can see daily all the scammers and criminals with their mercedes outside the red cross, un, fifa, olympic... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Verbier Library
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