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Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace - One School at a Time Paperback – January 30, 2007

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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.

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In regards to the 60 Minutes episode that aired April 17, 2011: "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."

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While critics agree that Three Cups of Tea should be read for its inspirational value rather than for its literary merit, the book's central theme, derived from a Baltistan proverb, rings loud and clear. "The first time you share tea with a Balti, you are a stranger," a villager tells Greg Mortenson. "The second time, you are an honored guest. The third time you become family." An inspirational story of one man's efforts to address poverty, educate girls, and overcome cultural divides, Three Cups, which won the 2007 Kiriyama Prize for nonfiction, reveals the enormous obstacles inherent in becoming such "family." Despite the important message, critics quibbled over the awkward prose and some melodrama. After all, a story as dramatic and satisfying as this should tell itself.

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Paperback: 349 pages
Publisher: Penguin Books (January 30, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9780143038252
ISBN-13: 978-0143038252
ASIN: 0143038257
Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 0.8 x 8.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 2,990 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #67,122 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #14 in Pakistan History
- #18 in Historical India & South Asia Biographies
- #19 in Non-Governmental Organization Policy

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IT'S FAKE: DON'T BUY THIS BOOK

November 6, 2015

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This guy has injected a ton of fiction into his story....Professor of English and top memoirist Mary Karr writes about him in "The Art of Memoir" in her chapter about scam artists. After discussing how James Frey set out to fool people, she writes, "So did Greg Mortenson, the skunk-posing-as-saint builder of Afghan schools in 'Three Cups of Tea.' He didn't hallucinate that he'd been kidnapped by Taliban when, in fact, he'd been hosted in some kind people's homes. He cooked up events to mold his public image into that of the noble, forgiving survivor of brutal treatment. Jon Krakauer's 'Three Cups of Deceit' details how Mortenson went on to drain massive sums from his charity for personal use, renting private jets for book-selling junkets and buying his own books at retail to stay on best-seller lists. He was forced by the Montana attorney general to repay $1,000,000 to settle these allegations."

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In this way just distracts the public with nicely written story while getting more money from it publication

October 22, 2015

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Entertainer one. But for many facts apparently is not accurate story and apparently lied a lot. In this way just distracts the public with nicely written story while getting more money from it publication. All the work may or may not be true. At least they should say is fiction.

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Wish we all had such courage

November 30, 2009

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Normally I hate to gush about anything but if the rumors are true and the short list for the Nobel was down to our president and Greg Mortenson then with all due respect to our president Greg Mortenson got robbed. I'm sure some of this is spine and hype but suspect that most of it is true. It was very interesting to watch the evolution of a California climber looking for direction in life to a humanitarian who builds schools on the Pakistani border. Also addressed is the varying responses that Mortenson would get before the 9/11 attacks people would get a slightly bewildered look on their faces having no idea where Pakistan was after Mortenson would get hail mail assuring him that God would surely damn him to hell for helping the followers of Islam. Part of the credit for the effect of the narration defiantly goes to David Oliver Relin who gives the people talked about in the book 3 dimensions they are practically leaping off the page.

If half of the things in this book are true Mortenson has more courage in his little finger then I do in my whole body and while I respect his efforts and firmly believe he is fighting the "War on Terror" the way it needs to be fought might has unfortunately might always makes right. I know that sounds cynical and jaded but you should have talked to me about this issue before I read this book. Now I am encouraged having read it, if anyone can fight this uphill battle over the course of many years it is an ex-climber from California named Mortenson.

Overall-Simply put a book that every citizen of this country should read because the issues that this guy deals with on a daily basis affect all of our lives even in a roundabout way go into it with an open mind by the end of it you may not be a true believer but a dark situation will not look so dark after all.

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A Man with a Vision and a Calling

September 11, 2010

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This is an inspiring story. It shows what one man can accomplish with self-sacrifice, determination and humility. I had never heard of Greg Mortenson before reading this, and I think that is a shame. Our headlines should be shouting of deeds such as his instead of highlighting the hatred and bigotry of a few inflammatory individuals. This tells the story of how a man can be given a vision and a calling and what happens when he submits to it. He was called to build a school, and because of the type of man he is, he has built many schools and others have been pulled into the good work he is doing in impoverished areas of Pakistan and Afghanistan. His vision was to help children, but it became a mission of peace.

This book has much enlightenment for those of us who have never personally met a Muslim individual. It gives insight into the problems and issues without sugar-coating anything. It shows how living to do good rather than speaking a lot of rhetoric can change lives and make a difference. I can't recommend this book enough. I am glad that it is becoming required reading. I hope the message grows and spreads and continues to make a difference as others catch the vision.

As far as the writing of the story goes, I found it difficult to put down. The descriptions of the lands and peoples are superb without being obvious. It is difficult to follow the timeline sometimes, but that doesn't interfere much with the tale. If you are interested in purchasing this work, go to [...] If you purchase it through that site, 7% of your purchase price will go towards buying books for girls schools in Central Asia.

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