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REVIEW: Three Cups of Tea

I just wrapped up my expedition in recent American literature on Pakistan and Afghanistan with Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Relin.

Following Kite Runner, I didn't think it would be as possible to be as motivate as I was after reading that book. But Mortenson and Relin's book definitely did something inside of me that won't quite let go.

Mortenson's story from failure to helping others move past their own failures should be something that resonates within every human being - no matter race, geographical location, or belief.

After failing to climb K2, Mortenson stumbled upon the small village of Korphe, Pakistan on accident and the generosity that the village showed him was enough to drastically change the country of Pakistan forever.


In opposition to the corruption with certain Islamic maddrassas, the Taliban, and unresponsive governments, Mortenson looked into the hearts of Pakistani children and adults and realized that they are just as much family as any American back in the United States.

The realization that the education of children, particularly young girls, could not only help prevent wars and opposition in the Middle East but could also inspire thousands upon thousands of formerly labored children to reach for the betterment of their own people.

BUT STILL... the most astonishing thing is that ITS ALL TRUE!!

Mortenson is a real American who had nothing at all - no special skill at communication, no money, no backers, no business training, etc.

Promises seem to be the one thing to constantly inspired and motivated Mortenson to continue what he was/is doing in the face of opposition. You see the constant fulfillment of promises throughout the book and it makes one wonder how shallow personal/meaningless promises can look in our eyes.

Here's my promise... to write a review about the book, BUT TO DO MORE THAN JUST THAT... to redirect people to reading the book and to look in the CAI (Central Asia Institute) and how they can get involved in helping promote peace through education and relationships.

So here's some links to website where you can find out more information:

1. Read the Book: Three Cups of Tea (7% of the purchase will go to fund girls' education scholarship fund in Pakistan and Afghanistan)

2. Visit the website: www.threecupsoftea.com

3. Tell someone else to read the book

4. Write a review for Amazon.com

4. Pennies for Peace

5. Central Asia Institute

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