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Three Cups of Tea

One Man's Mission to Promote Peace-- One School at a Time
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Jun 03, 2021pacl_teens rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
"This book is a memoir of co-author Greg Mortenson's mission to fight terrorism through education, in Pakistan and Afghanistan. The humanitarian project, which started with the Mortenson's promise to build a school for a small village in…
Nov 29, 2019
An inspiring book but completely fictitious, the author having made everything up and used the book to scam donations, and anyone can find this out by doing an online search. It's a shame this book remains in circulation providing false…
Sep 14, 2019StephanieRu rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
In the book, Greg, the main character attempts to climb K2, the world's second largest mountain. He gets lost along the way trying find his way back to his partner who went with him. While he is recovering in a village near the mountains…
Aug 19, 2017dewwell rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Greg Mortenson, the author, eventually revealed that the salient points of his fascinating story was all designed to bring him money from gullible donors, rather than build schools for girls in Afghanistan. We ran yard sales and donated…
Dec 08, 2016NWPLindabear rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
I'm always frustrated when i see this book selected as a book club read or as an assignment for kids. I wonder whether teachers discuss the story behind it or encourage them to read Three Cups of Deceit by Jon Krakauer. The story itself…
Dec 07, 2016
Such an inspiring story! I learned about one’s determination and dedication to build schools for girls across Pakistan and Afghanistan, but also one’s immense struggles to do so. This story was certainly an eye-opener and definitely a…
Jul 25, 2016Janice21383 rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
If you enjoy romantic tales of white men in peril from evil foreigners, eh, check it out of the library and fill your boots. If you are tempted to send the smarmy author any of your money, first read Three Cups of Deceit, Jonathan…
Jul 22, 2016
I enjoyed this book with its insights into Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Jul 01, 2016Tinaandbecca123 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I liked the messages directed towards all ages. I thought that it was very admirable of Greg Mortenson to return and help the village of Korphe. The sections where Greg added his feelings and opinions were interesting to read. Overall,…
Apr 15, 20161bookinFlameS rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
MUST be read before "three cups of deceit" by Jon Krakauer! when both are finished, look up "greg mortenson" on the internet...say what?
Dec 09, 2015rgally rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
Very disappointed to discover that much of this book is based on fantasy! 'In fact, there are dozens of demonstrable falsehoods in both Three Cups of Tea, and its sequel, Stones into Schools, which cannot be passed off as “omissions and…
Sep 22, 2014
Très recommandable! Donne un regard neuf sur la dure réalité en Afghanistan.
Jul 18, 2014
A patron review from the Adult Summer Game: "While this was an okay read- definitely not one of those "can't put it down" books. Its got a good concept and some very interesting facts of culture and language. Sometimes hard to understand."
Feb 02, 2014
I read this in 2010 and was very excited about it, I also bought a copy.....Recommend to read "Three Cups of Deceit" by Jon Krakauer before or after reading this. Very thought provoking and a little disturbing, my faith in humanity is very…
Dec 30, 2013texasbooks rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
this book is very inspiring on how one man changed schools one at a time. Its great to see someone fight terriorism across the sea. I am sure the kids there admired his strength and courage to help them in a sad time in their lives
Nov 30, 2013
this book three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson is about how this guy Greg Mortenson who was drifted into Pakistan village and had tried to climb K2 but could not do it so after that he had promised that he is going to return and build a…
mrsgail5756
Jul 24, 2013mrsgail5756 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
The book was okay – but not one of my favorites.
joanna8877
Jun 27, 2013joanna8877 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Really good book. And amazing story . Everyone should read this book
Jun 22, 2013WVMLBookClubTitles rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is the true story of Mortenson’s work building schools in remote villages in Pakistan. A trained nurse, mountaineer, natural linguist and diplomat moves from a lost climber who promises a school to one small village, to a major player…
Jan 29, 2013Mariysha rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
interesting book. i enjoyed reading it...but half way through it started to get boring. i recommend it though
meiten
Aug 22, 2012meiten rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
I was distressed when praising this book to learn what Loreen and other person wrote here. PLEASE INDICATE ON THE LIBRARY BOOK BEING CIRCULATED THAT IT IS NOT TRUE in consideration of those who like me have not heard about the fraud. Thank…
Jun 29, 2012
I have read that this is all false. See Come From the Shadows by Terry Glavon
Dec 01, 2011piank rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Greg Mortenson has probably done more for girls education then any other person, reading the book was highly enjoyable. There are some questions on how much success greg has accomplished and there are some indications that there are…
jlazcan
Oct 12, 2011jlazcan rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Questions have come up as to whether his stories are true.
Aug 23, 2011re_discover rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Overall, Three Cups of Tea is a small glimpse into the work done in Pakistan and Afghanistan by Greg Mortenson. However, I found the work more like a report rather than a story. There were some problems with the actual writing of the book-…