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Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace... One School at a Time

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

by Mortenson, Greg and David Oliver Relin

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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 ofGreg 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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New York: Pengiun, 2007. Later printing. Paperback. Near Fine. First printing of this 8vo paperback edition. Pp 349 + 16pp b&w photographs. A clean, unmarked copy in printed wrappers.
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  • Title Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace... One School at a Time
  • Author Mortenson, Greg and David Oliver Relin
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Later printing
  • Condition Used - Near Fine
  • Pages 368
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Pengiun, New York
  • Date 2007
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated, Index, Maps, Table of Contents
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 101684
  • ISBN 9780143038252 / 0143038257
  • Weight 0.77 lbs (0.35 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.4 x 5.48 x 0.81 in (21.34 x 13.92 x 2.06 cm)
  • Ages 18 to UP years
  • Grade levels 13 - UP
  • Reading level 1220
  • Themes
    • Cultural Region: Asian - General
  • Library of Congress subjects Girls' schools - Pakistan, Girls' schools - Afghanistan
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

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Summary


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.

From the publisher

Greg Mortenson is the director of the Central Asia Institute. A resident of Montana, he spends several months of the year in Pakistan and Afghanistan.


David Oliver Relin is a contributing editor for Parade magazine and Skiing magazine. He has won more than forty national awards for his work as a writer and editor.

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Media reviews

"Greg Mortenson’s dangerous and difficult quest . . . is not only a thrilling read, it’s proof that one ordinary person, with the right combination of character and determination, really can change the world."-Tom Brokaw

"An inspiring chronicle . . . this is one protagonist who clearly deserves to be called a hero."-People

"Mortenson’s mission is admirable, his conviction unassailable, his territory exotic."-The Washington Post

Citations

  • Christian Century, 07/29/2008, Page 35
  • Commonweal, 06/20/2008, Page 24
  • Outside, 06/01/2013, Page 34
  • People Weekly, 12/14/2009, Page 75

About the author

Greg Mortenson is the director of the Central Asia Institute. A resident of Montana, he spends several months of the year in Pakistan and Afghanistan.


David Oliver Relin is a contributing editor for Parade magazine and Skiing magazine. He has won more than forty national awards for his work as a writer and editor.