| |  | Authors: Greg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin
Publisher: Penguin Books
Category: Book
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Rating:  2378 reviews
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Media: Paperback
Pages: 349
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Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.9
ISBN: 0143038257
Dewey Decimal Number: 371.82209549
EAN: 9780143038252
ASIN: 0143038257
Publication Date: January 30, 2007
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 A MUST read March 20, 2007
Saad Qaisar (East Lansing, MI, USA)
44 out of 47 found this review helpful
Greg Mortenson's three cups of tea is an account of his unsuccessful attempt on mighty K2, world's second highest peak in Himalayas. Though unsuccessful, his failure embarked him on a mission to educate people of an area inhabitants of breath taking hills and valleys and virgin plains. Whats mind boggling about his adventure is his spirit of self sacrifice for a people of a land much misunderstood by the west. His story proves that with love, compassion and sincerity, you can melt the hearts, even those of mountains. Rightly regarded a hero in Northern Pakistan, his book would go a long way in bridging the divide between the inhabitants of East and West. If you haven't read the book, you are Missing on something. Highly recommended.
A lesson in altruism May 12, 2007
Katelynn Wolfe (Fort Wayne, IN USA)
36 out of 38 found this review helpful
This book is absolutely wonderful. Mortenson shows us how one dedicated person can make a difference. He also poignantly shows the world that education and non-violent assistance does a profoundly better job of winning support and "attacking" terrorism than warfare! (Duh!) I think there are very few Americans who would be willing to make the kind of sacrifice Greg Mortenson has but he has certainly inspired me to support his and similar efforts in the best way I can. In my opinion, he deserves a Nobel Peace prize. I would like to see this book in every high school library in America.
SHOULD BE REQUIRED LITERATURE FOR THE WORLD!! May 7, 2007
Choir Lady Lerch (Roseville, MN United States)
35 out of 37 found this review helpful
I was absolutely stunned by this true and inspiring story. I am a choir teacher in Minnesota and one of my students is Greg Mortenson's niece- she gave me this book. Easily one of the best books/stories in today's literature- I was moved to tears and the belief that one person- no matter how rich or poor, can make all the difference in the world. The writing style was very clear and the pacing was excellent. This book teaches the basic fundamental that we all must embrace for world peace- education is key and EVERYONE is capable of getting that education. This book will change your life for good!
Promote peace on Earth. Read this book. May 9, 2007
K Hughes (Lufkin, TX)
40 out of 43 found this review helpful
This is the most amazing and inspiring book I have read in a very long time. I am a high school teacher and the mother of a U.S. Army Seargent who has completed a tour in Afghanistan and is currently serving in Iraq. I bought the book to send to him, but thought I would read it first. I'm very glad I did. The book is as exciting as an adventure novel, but it's true. Anyone who cares about the education and welfare of children and who desires to understand the problems faced in fighting terrorism should read this book. There is hope for peace in this world and Greg Mortenson is doing wonderful things to make it happen. He is a true American hero. Everyone needs to read this book and everyone who does will want to share it with others.
6 Stars April 1, 2007
S. Schwarz (Boston, MA)
29 out of 30 found this review helpful
"Three Cups of Tea" is the most impressionable book I've read to date. The lesson I learned is that "the war on terrorism" can only be won by books (education) not by the American government, that ordinary people of God will change the future of the world not powerful armies of the super powers.
This book was so well written and so deeply thought provoking that I ordered a half dozen books and have been giving them as gifts.
A must read indeed.
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