Inspirational reading - Rated 
This story is very well written and that makes it easy to be drawn into the thoughts and actions of man of humanity. When you have read the book, mostly scripted by David Oliver Relin, and you are not sure about Greg Mortenson, have a look at his lecture 'Promoting Peace and Building Nations' broadcast on You Tube. He talks with sincerity and, apparently, without notes. The book unveils a tale of a man who is beaten by a mountain, 8611 metres tall and finds himself, in desperate circumstances, being cared for by the good (muslim) people of a very remote village in the Himalaya. How that affected him is something worth finding out about. Also the description of the great valleys of the Karakorum, Hindu Kush are graphic enough to have you searching for a way to take a trip along the Karakorum Highway.
Let me quote from the text, page 151:
"Haji Ali taught me the most important lesson I've ever learned in my life" Mortenson says. "We Americans think you have to accomplish everything quickly. We're the country of thirty-minute lunches and two-minute football drills. Our leaders thought their 'shock and awe' campaign could end the war in Iraq before it even started" Haki Ali taught me to share three cups of tea, to slow down.......... that I had more to learn from the people.........than I could ever hope to teach them"
'Three Cups of Tea will put you in a reflective mood if nothing else.
Heartwarming and Inspiring - Rated
Three Cups of Tea is the story of how one man can make a difference, and should be a lesson for all of us to never give up thinking that we can make a difference. This is an excellent story about an extraordinary individual and an incredible village most of us have never heard of before. This is a must read for any outdoor enthusiast, humanitarian, and just about anyone who genuinely cares about the world and all those living in it.
For a great book of philosophy I recommend Understanding: Train of Thought.
FROM A RASH PROMISE............................ - Rated
I never read fictional books as I prefer to know about 'true life' and this book has to be one of the most humbling and amazing books I've ever read.
From the rash promise Greg Mortenson made, grew a remarkable humanitarian campaign, in which he has dedicated his life to promote education, especially for girls, in remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan.
As of 2008, Mortenson has established over 78 schools in rural and often volatile regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan, which provide education to over 28,000 children, including 18,000 girls, where few education opportunities existed before and even more surprising is that these regions are often conversative Muslim.
He has forged formidable relationships with highly respected leaders in both Pakistan and Afghanistan and this just proves what a special man Mortenson must be.
He has inspired me to do what I can to help these regions not just because I believe education is fundamental to every society but, even more importantly, he believes that education is the only way to combat the Taliban and extremism - and he's right!
He's opened my eyes to the Muslim religion and different cultures in Pakistan and Afghanistan in a way that no television programme has ever achieved [or tried to achieve. To learn more visit: www.threecupsoftea.com
If you only read one more book in your life - make sure it's Three Cups of Tea and I promise, it will change your perspective completely.
Can't stop thinking about this book - Rated
All this and the Obama election, in one week! Suddenly it's possible to feel more hopeful about the USA and the world in general. As so many others have said, this is an utterly inspiring and humbling book and restores faith in human nature and the gift of human friendship. It also makes utterly clear - if it was not abundantly clear already - the utterly bankrupt and corrupt nature of the notion of US 'security' as any priority for running the world.
As well as the enormous respect one feels for Greg Mortenson, I 'd like to pay tribute to David Oliver Relin who wrote the book. It's a very compelling read, brilliantly conveyed and with loving attention to detail.I hope it continues to sell in shedloads, and I shall certainly be buying multiple copies to give away.
Awesome book! - Rated
I was recommended this book while volunteering in Ghana (West Africa). It is truly the most inspiring book I have read so far. Greg Mortenson is simply a hero. I know what I am getting my family and friends for Christmas this year...Three Cups of Tea!
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