| The astonishing, uplifting story of a real-life Indiana Jones and his humanitarian campaign to use education to combat terrorism in the Taliban's backyard Anyone who despairs of the individualas power to change lives has to read the story of Greg Mortenson, a homeless mountaineer who, following a 1993 climb of Pakistanas treacherous K2, was inspired by a chance encounter with impoverished mountain villagers and promised to build them a school. Over the next decade he built fifty-five schoolsaespecially for girlsathat offer a balanced education in one of the most isolated and dangerous regions on earth. As it chronicles Mortensonas quest, which has brought him into conflict with both enraged Islamists and uncomprehending Americans, "Three Cups of Tea" combines adventure with a celebration of the humanitarian spirit.
Written by a mountaineer who in 1993, after a terrifying and disastrous attempt to climb K2, drifted cold and dehydrated, into an impoverished Pakistan village in the Karakoram Mountains. It tells how moved by the inhabitants' kindness, he promised to return and build a school. It tells the story of that promise and its outcome. ... from the British paperback edition
One day Greg Mortenson set out to climb K2 - the world's second highest mountain - in honour of his younger sister, but when another member of his group fell ill, they turned around and Greg became lost in the mountains of Pakistan. He wandered into a poor village, where the chief and his people took him in. ... from the British paperback edition
This young reader's edition of the worldwide bestseller "Three Cups of Tea" has been specially adapted for younger readers and updated by Mortenson to bring his remarkable story of humanitarianism up to date for the present. Includes new photos and illustrations. ... from the American paperback edition
The "New York Times"-bestselling "Three Cups of Tea" is adapted for children, with new photos and an Afterword by the author's 12-year-old daughter. ... from the American compact disc edition
This young reader's edition of the worldwide bestseller "Three Cups of Tea" has been specially adapted for younger readers and updated by Mortenson to bring his remarkable story of humanitarianism up to date for the present. Includes new photos and illustrations. ... from the American prebound edition
Mortenson stumbled, lost and delirious, into a remote Himalayan village after a failed climb up K2. The villagers saved his life, and he vowed to return and build them a school. The remarkable story of his promise kept is now perfect for reading aloud. ... from the American hardcover edition
This young readersa edition of the worldwide bestseller "Three Cups of Tea" has been specially adapted and updated by Greg Mortenson to bring his remarkable story of humanitarianism up-to-date. It includes brand-new photos, maps, and illustrations, as well as a special afterword by Gregas twelve-year-old daughter, Amira, who has traveled with her father as an advocate for the Pennies for Peace program for children. ... from the American hardcover edition
The inspiring account of one man's campaign to build schools in the most dangerous, remote, and anti-American reaches of Asia. ... from the American compact disc edition
The inspiring account of one man's campaign to build schools in the most dangerous, remote, and anti-American reaches of Asia. ... from the American compact disc edition
The inspiring account of one man's campaign to build schools in the most dangerous, remote, and anti-American reaches of Asia. ... from the American mp3 cd edition
For use in schools and libraries only. The story of Greg Mortenson, a homeless mountaineer who, following a 1993 climb of Pakistan s treacherous K2, was inspired by a chance encounter with impoverished mountain villagers and promised to build them a school. ... from the American prebound edition
The astonishing, uplifting story of a real-life Indiana Jones and his humanitarian campaign to use education to combat terrorism in the Talibans backyard. Anyone who despairs of the individuals power to change lives has to read the story of Greg Mortenson, a homeless mountaineer who, following a 1993 climb of Pakistans treacherous K2, was inspired by a chance encounter with impoverished mountain villagers and promised to build them a school. Over the next decade he built fifty-five schoolsespecially for girlsthat offer a balanced education in one of the most isolated and dangerous regions on earth. As it chronicles Mortensons quest, which has brought him into conflict with both enraged Islamists and uncomprehending Americans, Three Cups of Tea combines adventure with a celebration of the humanitarian spirit. ... from the American paperback edition
Chinese edition of Three Cups of Tea. The author, an avid mountain climber, was injured climbing the K2. He was rescued and nursed by the locals. During his recovery, he learned of his sister's premature death. These two events prompted him to rethink his life, and he decided to build a school for the children of this poor village. This memoir chronicles how what began as a return for kindness turned into a passion. In Traditional Chinese. ... from the American paperback edition
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