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Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Fight Terrorism and Build Nations ... One School at a Time [Audiobook] [CD] [Unabridged] (Audio CD)

by Greg Mortenson (Author), David Oliver Relin (Author), Patrick Lawlor (Narrator)
4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (110 customer reviews)

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  • Audio CD
  • Publisher: Tantor Media, Inc; Unabridged edition (1 Jun 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1400102510
  • ISBN-13: 978-1400102518
  • Product Dimensions: 16.3 x 13.7 x 2.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (110 customer reviews)
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Traces how the author, having been rescued and resuscitated by Himalayan villagers after a failed attempt to climb K2, worked to build schools that would benefit the young girls who were forbidden an education by Taliban restrictions.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This should be essential reading for all secondary school students., 1 April 2008
By Pumpkin (West Yorkshire, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Three Cups of Tea (Paperback)
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.
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44 of 44 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The most inspiring book i have ever read, 23 April 2008
By R. Durham "Rosie D" (Bristol, UK) - See all my reviews
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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.
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86 of 87 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Like Mortenson, I'm a born-again humanitarian, 8 Feb 2008
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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!
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5.0 out of 5 stars An inspiring and humbling read
What an amazing man. I picked up the book because I am a mountaineer and a teacher and this book covers both those angles. Read more
Published 8 hours ago by Ms. R. Goddard

5.0 out of 5 stars Three cups of tea
I thoroughly enjoyed this book .The author overcame many obstacles , many manmade red tape .It would be good to read a sequel to see the progress of these schools in these... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars The real people of North Pakistan
Three Cups of Tea A story of dedication to help the ordinary people of the Pakistan/Afghanistan border to help themselves. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Mr. D. F. Finnegan

2.0 out of 5 stars A bit annoying
Personally I found the third person narration style that this book adopts really rather annoying, so much so in fact I didn't get past the first chaper. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Mary-Louise

4.0 out of 5 stars Insight and empathy
This Factual account of the Author's long struggle to provide education for the Muslim communities in North Pakistan, will be an inspiration to many who share his vision - and... Read more
Published 8 days ago by S. Harvard

4.0 out of 5 stars Really Good & Inspiring Book.
Three cups of tea is highly recommended as a good read. He takes you on a long journey wih great insights into the islamic world and the cultures within Pakisan. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Mrs. C. Khan

5.0 out of 5 stars An inspirational book with a wonderful insight into the area
One of the most inspirational books I have ever read. Beautifully written, which gives a great insight into lives in Afghanistan and Pakistan and how difficult their lives are... Read more
Published 15 days ago by K. Lloyd

2.0 out of 5 stars Ok read but..
Unfortunately one of the main reason for Greg to built schools in Pakistan was to reduce terrorism as he says that kids without a proper education in Pakistan have a great chance... Read more
Published 18 days ago by Allegri

5.0 out of 5 stars A Bowlful of Hope
Whether or not you like the style of this book the story is inspiring. Simply inspiring. For that reason alone it deserves all the wonderful praise you see in the reviews.
Published 18 days ago by Esthappen

5.0 out of 5 stars Three Cups of Tea
What Greg Mortenson achieved was wonderful . An inspiration to us all.A few more Gregs and the world problems would be considerably reduced
Published 20 days ago by GeraldH

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