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Liked It6 of 6 members found this review helpful “Mortenson's odyssey in Pakistan and Afghanistan embodies the spirit of altruism and selflessness. |
Didn’t Like It7 of 8 members found this review helpful “I so rarely do not finish a book, but I really feel I may finally throw in the towel and put this one down today. It certainly wasn't the content that causes me to do this, but mainly the writing. I have picked this book up so many times in the last few months and then put it back on the pile...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“loved it, what a frustrating mission but so rewarding”
annmarie e wrote this review 11 hours ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Compelling story about overcoming hurdles and adversity.”
Leslie wrote this review 14 hours ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I actually read the young readers edition and it left me wanting more - more details, more explanation, and more background. I am hoping to use this in the near future with my book club to be the catalyst for a service learning project. I think the book has a lot of potential but I wonder if my middle school kids would do better with the adult version - which I have not yet read. But as we have access to a set of these, perhaps we'll start here and those with questions can pursue more info from the other book. There was certainly a lot in the book to make you feel grateful for the ease of life in America - and to inspire some action to help others in need. ”
Mrs. Pava wrote this review 3 hours ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“This book shows what one person can do to fight poverty and improve lives. Now we just need someone to do what Greg Mortenson did in this county (US) for our education system.”
sereta w wrote this review yesterday. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Thank goodness for such giving people. Once again, so thankful to be an American woman.”
meg c wrote this review 2 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin, is a true story about one man’s influence in a region of the world to promote education for both boys and girls. Greg Mortenson was an aspiring mountaineer and nurse until his life-path changed drastically one night after a near death experience a top the mountain K2 in Pakistan. Lost on a mountainous trail in a remote region of Pakistan, Greg Mortenson was discovered and saved by local villagers. To repay the village for saving his life, Mortenson returned to build a school where children studied outdoors amongst the elements with one teacher. Before the first school was complete village leaders from all over Pakistan and Afghanistan called upon Mortenson to help their children. His story tells the struggles and triumphs of navigating cultural diversity, raising funds, building schools for girls and persevering in war. Greg Mortenson is co-founder of the nonprofit organization Central Asia Institute. For more information please see the website http://www.threecupsoftea.com/”
Monique M wrote this review 2 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“The book was quite informative, but it was not a page turner. I do not agree with giving SO much American money to help the education system in Pakistan when we have students in our own country who are in great need and many who can not afford to go to college and don't get scholarships. Will the rich people in their country help our needy children? I do feel bad about the situation their children are in, but Mortenson is taking a big risk and should think about helping the children in America now.”
Louise D wrote this review 2 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“What a careful and nuanced look at a region (AfPak) that bears much closer study—kudos to the authors! Even more important, what a heartening tale of the effect one person's determination to make the world better can have, both in what he did himself and what he inspired others to do. Several of those interviewed in the book argued that Mortenson will receive the Nobel Peace Prize for his work. That doesn't seem like what motivates him, but based on this story, he certainly deserves such a tribute!”
Janet A wrote this review 2 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“WOW-shows that change in the world is possible”
Hannah G wrote this review 2 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
