Three Cups of Tea ^ Quick read for an adult. Written for youth. I got the main idea without spending hours and hours reading the original version. Glad I got it.
Must read for all ages ^ This is a well-written story about an amazing individual.
But it is much more. Every American needs to understand more about the cultures on the other side of the world that have shaped our history since 9/11.
Buy several copies, you will want to share them with friends and family!
great ^ : ) very nice children's book , but I think it should have a simpler plot R.I.P. Christa
Three Cups of Tea ^ I was looking for a book that could teach me about customs and conditions in other cultures. Greg Mortenson, the author presented an amazing story of what one person can accomplish with passion and committment as a result of a promise made and how his promise to help build a school in Pakistan, ultimately influenced the lives of so many children who otherwise would not have had the opportuntity to be educated.
Would like to recommend his second book "Schools from Stones" which helps to complete the cycle by introducing the first graduates of his schools and how they go on to change the world and give back to the people who educated them.
A beautiful story that makes one believe that we can relate to people of every culture person to person. Should be required reading for every child in American because there are children's versions of the books as well.
Wonderful...and not just for kids! ^ Our elementary school has an annual "one school,one book" event. Books are distributed to every student to be read at home with their families. This year's selection was "Three Cups of Tea" the young readers's version. At first I was a bit worried that the content was going to be too complicated or political for my young children, but it was written in a way which definately kept their interest. There are also beautiful color photos of the people and places in the story and maps of where the events took place.
The book helps children to develop a greater understanding of how people live in central Asia, and how important it is for all children to be able to go to school and obtain an education.
"Three Cups of Tea" is above all, the story of the bravery and self-sacrifice of Greg Mortenson. He has risked just about everyting to build schools and educate children in Pakistan and Afghanistan. His belief is that education, especially the education of girls, is the way to eventually achieve peace in this part of the world.
Our school was also blessed to have Greg Mortenson's sister and her family visit our school and talk to the students and parents about her brother's vision and hope for world peace! His "Pennies for Peace" project is also a wonderful way for children of all ages to get involved and understand the importance of giving to others.
As a mother of four children, who also believes in the hope for world peace someday, I highly recommend this book!
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