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| Original Title: | Three Cups of Tea |
| ISBN: | 0142414123 (ISBN13: 9780142414125) |
| Edition Language: | English URL http://www.threecupsoftea.com |
| Setting: | Pakistan |
| Literary Awards: | Dayton Literary Peace Prize Nominee for Nonfiction (2007), Lincoln Award Nominee (2011) |
Sarah L. Thomson
Paperback | Pages: 240 pages Rating: 3.62 | 11181 Users | 1552 Reviews
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| Title | : | Three Cups of Tea |
| Author | : | Sarah L. Thomson |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Young Reader's Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 240 pages |
| Published | : | January 22nd 2009 by Puffin Books (first published 2006) |
| Categories | : | Nonfiction. Autobiography. Memoir. Biography. Education. Academic. School. Inspirational. Book Club |
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This young readers edition of the worldwide bestseller Three Cups of Tea has been specially adapted for younger readers and updated by Greg Mortenson to bring his remarkable story of humanitarianism up to date for the present. Includes new photos and illustrations, as well as a special interview by Greg’s twelve-year-old daughter, Amira, who has traveled with her father as an advocate for the Pennies for Peace program for children.Rating Of Books Three Cups of Tea
Ratings: 3.62 From 11181 Users | 1552 ReviewsDiscuss Of Books Three Cups of Tea
ok, so, i can tell the story is wrapping up. Greg is moving on to Afghanistan and has finished making his school in Pakistan,the school, i think, turned out well, except, sadly, terrorists had taken over, in the event 9/11. This event interests me deeply, it was held in New York, by many different cultures together, one of the cultures was Pakistan's. So U.S armies where killing innocent children back in Pakistan with Landmines. It tears Greg apart, but its true, apparently the bombs look likeThis story is about a man named Greg Mortenson who wants to climb K2, the world's second highest mountain, in the Karakoram range of northern Pakistan, to lay his dead sister's necklace on the summit. However, when Greg got lost while trying to save another climber, he came across Korphe, a small village built on a shelf jutting out from a canyon. He was taken in by the chief elder of Korphe, Haji Ali. To repay the community for its hospitality, Mortenson promised to build a school for the
Greg Mortenson stumbled upon his life's work by accident. A nurse by training, he was attempting to climb K2 to honor the memory of his youngest sister, Christa. Christa had died of an epileptic seizure on her 23rd birthday. Greg failed to reach the summit of K2 and on the way down, he became separated from his climbing party. He had no food and no warm clothing until he wandered into the village of Korphe. The people welcomed him, gave him food, shelter and warm clothing, and nursed him back
I finally read this short book on my daughter's recommendation. It is the "Young Reader's Edition," so while not a gripping or challenging read, it was inspirational nonetheless. It is a biographical account of philanthropist Greg Mortenson's extraordinary life spent helping others, specifically children in Pakistan. He has done so much to better the lives of so many by raising money, literally building schools, promoting education for girls, and providing other services such as clean water and
I'd actually give it 3.5 stars... I read this book in one day, an easy read. I found it enjoyable enough and it also hit a lot on equality for women which I appreciated
I decided to put it in my bag unmolested for a few days before I mustered up enough desire to finish it. As a matter of fact, its edition is intended for young readers. However, I swerved off after having watched the report of 60 Minutes by CBS News about the authors credibility on Youtube in 2011. According to the news, the book contained fabrications and he mismanaged Central Asia Institute, the charity he co-founded. In an interview with author John Krauker, he said that it is a beautiful
This story is about a man named Greg Mortenson who wants to climb K2, the world's second highest mountain, in the Karakoram range of northern Pakistan, to lay his dead sister's necklace on the summit. However, when Greg got lost while trying to save another climber, he came across Korphe, a small village built on a shelf jutting out from a canyon. He was taken in by the chief elder of Korphe, Haji Ali. To repay the community for its hospitality, Mortenson promised to build a school for the
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