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Three Cups of Tea | 
 enlarge | Author: Greg Mortenson
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Category: Book
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Rating:  24 reviews
Sales Rank: 176
Media: Paperback
Pages: 368
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Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5 x 1.1
ISBN: 0141034262
EAN: 9780141034263
ASIN: 0141034262
Publication Date: January 3, 2008
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Like Mortenson, I'm a born-again humanitarian February 8, 2008
T. Gandhi
22 out of 22 found this review helpful
Due to lack of time, I normally take 15-20 days to get through a book. This one took only four though!
The book narrates the story of Greg Mortenson who decides to build a school for a village in the North of Pakistan. What inspired me most was the fact that Mortenson, an American national, himself lived 'on the edge' with no accomodation and barely enough money to buy the next meal. However, resolve and commitment to the cause allowed him to generate the necessary funds so that the promised school can be built.
What happened next was inevitable. The experiment proved to be such a success that one after the other he just kept on building schools and the money kept pouring into the accounts of the newly-found charity, Central Asia Institute.
If you have a spark for social responsibility, the book will serve as a catalyst to turn in to a fire. Got get it!
This should be essential reading for all secondary school students. April 1, 2008
Pumpkin (West Yorkshire, UK)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
I was, until my very recent retirement, the Headteacher of a Church of England primary school where 90% of pupils were Muslim and a majority of those came from the Punjab or Kashmir. I don't normally read non-fiction, but was attracted to this book because of its links to both education and the South Asian Muslim culture.
How glad I am that I chose it. What an inspirational story! I read it in two days. It gave such a true reflection of the real Islam, one which values education and most importantly values the contribution that women make to society. It reflected my experience of the Muslim culture over the many years I have worked with Muslim children and their families. I am neither a Christian, nor a Muslim, but have found that true Christians and Muslims respect each others faith.
Greg Mortenson endured great hardship, two fatwa and long separation from his family to pursue his dream of educational provision for all the children living in those isolated mountain or border regions. What a humanitarian! He really should be awarded the Nobel Peace prize.
The most inspiring book i have ever read April 23, 2008
R. Durham (Bristol, UK)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I strongly, strongly urge you to buy this book. Not only is it a fascinating read and a really entertaining story, the message behind it is utterly inspiring and one which needs to be spread to as many people as possible. If only there were more people in the world like Greg, the man is incredible. I can honestly say that it has fundamentally changed my views on religion, politics and the best way to make the world a safer place for everyone. Everyone i know who has read it feels the same. You won't be disappointed.
Buy this book! Inspiring! January 9, 2008
CoEldersFan (Fort Collins, Colorado USA)
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
Buy this book, read it, pass it along... Greg Mortensen will restore your faith in the human race. A man with a passion and drive and a determination to educate the under privileged children of remote areas of Pakistan and now, Afghanistan.
Wonderfully inspiring... enjoy!
In complete awe February 22, 2008
Mrs. Samantha Scarrott (London, UK)
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
I don't very often get touched by a book, but this has made me really think about the deeper issues surrounding war. One persons complete devotion and determination has changed so many childrens lives and that is very humbling.
If there is one book you must read in your lifetime, it is this book.
Superb.
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