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Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Fight Terrorism and Build Nations One School at a Time | 
 enlarge | Creator: Patrick Lawlor
Publisher: Tantor Media
Category: Book
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Rating:  1558 reviews
Sales Rank: 19973
Format: Audiobook, Cd, Unabridged
Media: Audio CD
Edition: Unabridged
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 6.4 x 5.4 x 1
ISBN: 1400102510
Dewey Decimal Number: 371.82209549
EAN: 9781400102518
ASIN: 1400102510
Publication Date: June 1, 2006
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The inspiring account of one man's campaign to build schools in the most dangerous, remote, and anti-American reaches of Asia.
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The underdog helping the underdogs January 8, 2009
This well written story is a very inspiring read for all of us who care about social justice. Here is a man unskilled for the challenges he takes on and who without any financial resources follows up on his word and starts to improve the world. The example of Mortenson takes excuses away from everyone. His adventures are touching. His commitment is complete and unwavering.
With the tensions between the Muslim world and the western world, it is tempting to oversimplify our perception of the Muslim world and to see it as monolithic. Mortenson's story, well raconted, by Revlin, explains well the differences in beliefs and therefore behaviours of the various ethnies and Muslim communities he encounters and helps. The value of a promise kept is the best way to break down barriers between races and build lasting trust. We need more Mortensons and less bombs.
Incredible Book!! January 8, 2009
This is the best story I have ever read. The incredible journey that Greg Mortenson's life leads him is amazing! Greg Mortenson not only is helping children receive an education, he is also helping bring peace to our country and the countries he helps. The story is extremely exciting and it's hard to believe that it's true accounts of a single mans quest. I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone!! It makes you believe that one person can make a difference!!!
 Excellent book, but Leaving Microsoft to Change the World is even better January 8, 2009
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Everyone should read this book - its a life changer. However, even better, but for some reason being overlooked by the world, is "Leaving Microsoft to Change the World" by John Woods. I don't understand why 3 Cups is being promoted by booksellers and is being given such high profile, where John Wood's book is not. John Wood went on to create the organization Room to Read which has a much broader goal, to build schools and libraries in developing countries around the world, not just one country. His book is a better read from start to end. I found that 3 Cups got bogged down with the details of the local politics. My suggestion; read both, but if you only have time for one life changing book, than choose the John Wood book!
Three cups of tea January 8, 2009
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I think this book was amazing. "Dr. Greg" spoke at my university which was amazing in and of itself, then after reading this book I have to say he is one of my heroes. The book is well written and gives insight into the many dilemmas facing the US in Afghanistan today while also providing an inspiring story of one man's mission to change the world and do what most believe is utterly impossible. Fantastic Book!!!
 Nice enough story, but poorly written January 7, 2009
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this book because I was looking for something inspirational, and while it is a nice story, it is so poorly written I find it hard to recommend. It would have been interesting to see what an established writer like Jon Krakauer (Into Thin Air) would have done with it.
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