Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time by Greg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time
Book Review: Three Cups of Tea: A World Revealed
Summary: 5 Stars
I have purchased multiple copies of this book for family and friends. I have been to Pakistan and found the book deeply moving. I am a college president, and I have thought of using the book as a text for a leader-servant class I teach. To read this book is to be left with a deeper understanding of Pakistan and the world -- and to be inspired in the process that one person can do much to bless lives.Book Review: Life changing.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a MUST read. I have done volunteer work for a while now.. but never in my life have I ever felt THIS inspired. Make all your friends read it... donate to Mortenson's cause... this book can change our future. Book Review: Little by little
Summary: 5 Stars
In a world overcome by the utter stupidity of current American foreign policy, and the economic downturn resulting from the incredible debacles of Afghanistan and Iraq by the US, Greg Mortenson reminds the rest of the English speaking world that not all Americans are utter morons when it comes to dealing with non-Americans.
A mountaineer, who was only in that part of the Himalayas to conquer one of the world's most difficult peaks, Mortenson showed his gratitude to the local tribespeople who helped him when lost on the ice, by building a bridge and an elementary school where there had never been any.
In a most incredible series of happenstances, Mortenson showed his humaneness, a virtue sadly lacking in most official American actions outside the US, and his willingness to see people in Pakistan as people. Compared to the usual US dismissal of civilians as "collateral" in strife torn areas, Mortenson shows us they are human, real, caring for strangers, and loving of family and clan.
Little by little, one step at a time, he did more for promoting the image of a caring US in that region, than any official action by the current US administration ever has.
Highly recommended reading, and with magnificent pics.
Book Review: Deeds not words.
Summary: 5 Stars
A truly humbling story about one of the most overlooked regions of the world. This book was not written to entertain book clubs or provide an amusing distraction on a lazy afternoon, it was written to send a message. Greg's is a story worth telling, and his life's work is worthy of the publicity this book has allowed. For American readers especially, be prepared to step away from any preconceptions, anything you thought you knew about the Middle East, Islam, terrorism, and what it means to live your life philosophy. Mortenson and Relin remind us that the human desire for normalcy- the value of family, education and security- is not limited by the white picket fences of American suburbia, but is, in fact, universal. Thank you to the authors for showing the world what one man, unburdened by social norms and unafraid of failure, can do to help another. Book Review: Should be required reading...for the world!
Summary: 5 Stars
Great story, great read, well done! How anyone could pan this book is beyond me. But then again if a reader expects a USA Today newspaper type synopsis then this book would be too much of an eye opener for them (hence the 1 star ratings by some that failed to understand the overall message). The prose helped detail a great story of a true American hero. This is an enjoyable read that you will not want to put down!