Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time

I've had this book since it was first released having learned about it at a climbing meeting near my home. It wasn't a best seller then, wasn't a book of the month highlight or anything. Actually, it was pretty much unheard outside of my outdoor orientated friends.

I'm so glad that has finally changed. If you haven't stepped into the boat and gotten the book - do so, you really won't regret it. It seems scholarly (and many people describe it that way) but it's really not. The descriptions are vivid, especially the outdoor settings highlighted as only a person who loves the outdoors truly can. The people you meet, both the good and the bad, are shown objectively - their wisdom, courage and failings all laid out for you to be your own judge.

Fabulous story, engaging tale, great pre-travel book and, of course, a great biographical journey of a man's missions - whether he really wanted that mission to begin with or not.

Three Cups of Tea was an absolute joy to read! Greg Mortenson's mission is very admirable and his belief in what he is doing is extremely inspirational. This book gives you an in depth look into the Balti way of life and what's going on politically in that part of the world. It opened my eyes to what the Muslim religion really stands for and an alternative way to defeat terrorism. This book will draw you in and will definitely make you an admirerer of Greg Mortenson and his mission. I'm already convinced to get involved!

This book was inspiring. This presented a far broader view of Muslims than what is portrayed in the media. A few right or left wing extremists in any religion, or political view can give a very unbalanced view (consider the Branch Davidians). It was refreshing to see the wisdom of the tribal leaders. It was also refreshing to see how some of them loved their daughters. As a woman, it is horrifying to see reports of men killing their daughters because of their refusal to submit to what can only be described as torture. I found Greg Mortenson to be an interesting person. I read between the lines, and saw how he truly felt more at home in Pakistan, than in Weatern culture. I recommend this book, and this is my first review, although I read a lot, so it must have inspired me. I plan on giving a copy to my local library.

This book is now my all time favorite read. Thought provoking and compelling! One man can and is making a difference in a region of the world that many Americans have heard about daily, but truely know so very little about. This book is the most enlightening, compassionate and inspirational story about the real people of Pakistan and Afghanistan. I thank the wonderfully gracious Muslims of these regions in their remote villages for teaching me, a Christian, so very much. It is a must read for all of America and should be placed on the reading lists of our high schools and colleges, so that this era of ignorance will end. Education, as Mortenson so professes, is the key to peace. Pick up this book and be moved by the power one mans heart and the difference we, as one individual, can make in the world. It leaves me asking "Where should I begin?"

A beautiful story of trial, encouragement, support and triumph of an American welcomed into the homes of Northern Pakistan, in a region scarred by perpetual conflict.

This account emphasizes the power of the human spirit and universal appreciation for education across the globe in an age of confrontation between the West and the Islamic community.