Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin - Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Fight Terrorism And Build Nations One School at a Time - Library Edition

Pros: could hardly put it down

Cons: hmmm...

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Review:
You may have first heard of ex-mountaineer-turned-humanitarian Greg Mortenson in Parade Magazine right after 9/11. Today, after globetrotting journalist David Oliver Relin published Mortenson s astounding story in Three Cups Of Tea, your...

Pros: Compelling story with a clear call to action

Cons: You will feel like you can't do enough to help.

The Bottom Line: This is not only an enjoyable real life story, it is an important read in these difficult times.

Review: In these polarized political times, there are many ways of looking at the world. As our politicians, stake out fuzzy positions about how to fight the "war on terror" (how does one conduct war on a noun anyway), people like Greg Mortensen are making...

Pros: Nice, inspiring story

Cons: Leaning a bit toward hagiography at times

The Bottom Line: An inspiring story of a man, who despite personal failures, is making a difference by building schools in impoverished areas of Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Review: Slowly and painfully, we are seeing worldwide acceptance of the fact that the wealthier and more technologically advanced countries have a responsibility to help the underdeveloped ones.... Not only through a sense of charity, but also because...

Pros: Exceptional easy to read true life story of making a difference. Vivid details. Vibrant characters.

Cons: Minimizes other efforts while extohling one perspective.

The Bottom Line: I would highly recommend Three Cups of Tea as an exceptional true story with tangible details that invite the reader into the action.

Review: Greg Mortenson moved from Montana to Tanzania with his missionary parents months after he was born. Growing up in Africa exposed Mortenson to an array of cultures as well as a mountain climbing. Mortenson stumbled into the village of Korphe...

Pros: True story, building schools in Pakistan, one man on a mission

Cons: Long long sentences that get wordy

The Bottom Line: An inspiring 349 page tale of what Mortenson has accomplished in remote villages of Pakistan.

Review: It took over two months to get my hands on Three Cups of Tea One Man's Mission to Promote Peace...One School at a Time as there were a backlog of requests for it through the inter-library loan system. There are fifty more people behind me...

Pros: An inspiring and amazing story! I could not put it down.

Cons: The writing style is choppy and wordy

The Bottom Line: I loved this book and I highly recommend it! It touched my heart and inspired me. It is an amazing story of one man's attempt to change the world.

Review: Three Cups of Tea is written by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin is an amazing and inspiring true story of one man s mission to promote peace by building schools in remote areas of Pakistan.

The Story

Greg...

Pros: Inspirational, eye-opening story.

Cons: A bit dry, too self-praising.

The Bottom Line: I recommend that people read about Greg Mortenson, because what he is doing is very important. However, this book did not keep my interest for very long.

Review: My summer reading assignment was to complete this book and take notes on it. I am not used to reading non-fiction books, they simply do not interest me. Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin tell the inspiring and amazing story of Greg Mortenson's...

Pros: Positive message, interesting story

Cons: Slow start, native words

The Bottom Line: I would recommend this book to all of my friends; when I had to return it, I had to get it back from my mom!

Review: The book gets off to a slow start, but it's worth it to keep going! I read this for a school project, and I normally dislike the books chosen. This one blew me away. Greg Mortenson's story is a lasting message of peace in an area that many people do...

Pros: Beautifully written, a page turner, yet based on reality

Cons: none!

The Bottom Line: I would (and have!) recommended this book to friends and family. It is wonderfully written, and tells an amazing true story.

Review: I read this book for my bookclub, and I loved it! The story is beautifully written by David Oliver Relin, and tells the story of Greg Mortensen, and his efforts to build a school in rural Pakistan. He succeeds in building this school for a village...