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FROM A RASH PROMISE............................

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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

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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!	Customer Rating:
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!

Humbling.	Customer Rating:
A very well told story about a selfless, dedicated, passionate and obsessive man who has immersed himself in a culture initially alien but ultimately with more depth and based on reality than his own. The book tells the story of his unwillingness to stay uninvolved in assisting others who are in need.

Brilliant	Customer Rating:
see one person can change the world. Read this book, to both humble and inspire