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An amazing and inspiring story 
An amazing and inspiring story that captivates your heart and helps you appreciate what we as Americans have.
More Than Just a Good Book
This is the true story of an extraordinary man in an extraordinary adventure. It reminds me of old American values, the values of my childhood, when we believed in our leaders, when ordinary citizens showed extraordinary courage, self-reliance, and ingenuity in pursuit of noble goals.
I met Greg Mortenson before reading his book. He appears to be a regular, good-natured guy, unassuming in speech and dress. I wondered what all the fuss was about, why people lined up by the hundreds to get tickets to his presentation, why the huge hall was packed?
I learned that what he has done is so impressive, so enlightening, so emotionally stirring, so enviable, and so motivating, you will want to help in any way you can. As a bonus of reading this book, you will come to understand our world, the current problems we face, and what we must do to secure our place in a better world. You will understand the Middle East far more than is possible by listening to our news media or our government information.
Best of all, in our society of negative news services and caveat emptor business dealings, reading this book will make you happy, and restore your faith in human nature. Now, that's a hell of a book!
A Must Read For All Americans
A remarkable story of a remarkable man. Hardly considered a success by American measurements, ie money and stuff, Greg Mortenson looms like a modern day Moses. I can see him humbly asking, "Who should I say sent me?"
The story supports a belief in karma. There was nothing in this man's life that suggested he was destined for greatness. He is the odd hero that comes along occasionally and finds himself thrust into a need that no one else can fulfill. The need for schools, especially education for girls, waited patiently while the ageless mountains of Pakistan and Afghanistan stood watch for their Moses.
If you have ever feared, distrusted, or hated Muslims then read this book. It's like reading All Quite on the Western Front when you find yourself in sympathy with the German troops. In Three Cups of Tea you get to know the people and in doing so you will recognize personalities in your own family and village.
I have lived in two foreign countries, in Asia, and I know that the world over all parents want that their children will have food, shelter, clothes, and an education. Basically we all want the same things and if we focus on that commonality we can all live in peace.
As I wrote in my latest novel Standup Comedian: The Secret and Beyond it is the extremists, in America and abroad, that cause trouble. For them there is no room for contrary opinion. Unfortunately, bombs are not the answer. You can't kill the trouble makers without harming the innocent. Education is the key. It is time that America stops using foreign aid as a carrot, and starts using it as a gift dispersed by aid societies on the ground.
I have often wondered why our government never talks to people who know. If our current presidential nominees were smart they would talk to Greg Mortenson about American policies in Pakistan and Afganistan.
Choose a Path!
An outstanding story of a man on a passionate pursuit of life! For all of us who have encountered the challenges of opportunity, this is a must read! The story of one man's quest to bring education and schools for girls to those regions of the world which disclaim and disdain education and the rights of woman. This book provides the energy of a cup of expresso ...let's go!
Three Cups of Tea
I thought this book was very inspiring and uplifting. David Relin's writing wasn't perfect but in the end it didn't matter. I was just so glad to have read about Greg Mortenson his life work. I'm so happy to see there are people like Greg out there. I hope everyone reads this book and understands how important it is to help the less fortunate receive an education and DO something to help.
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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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