Three cups of tea: one man's mission to fight terrorism and build nations...one school at a time
(Book)
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Published:
New York : Viking, 2005.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
338 pages : maps, illustrations ; 24 cm
Lexile measure:
1220L
Rating:
1220L
Status:
Description
The astonishing, uplifting story of a real-life Indiana Jones and his humanitarian campaign to use education to combat terrorism in the Taliban’s backyard
Anyone who despairs of the individual’s power to change lives has to read the story of Greg Mortenson, a homeless mountaineer who, following a 1993 climb of Pakistan’s treacherous K2, was inspired by a chance encounter with impoverished mountain villagers and promised to build them a school. Over the next decade he built fifty-five schools—especially for girls—that offer a balanced education in one of the most isolated and dangerous regions on earth. As it chronicles Mortenson’s quest, which has brought him into conflict with both enraged Islamists and uncomprehending Americans, Three Cups of Tea combines adventure with a celebration of the humanitarian spirit.
Anyone who despairs of the individual’s power to change lives has to read the story of Greg Mortenson, a homeless mountaineer who, following a 1993 climb of Pakistan’s treacherous K2, was inspired by a chance encounter with impoverished mountain villagers and promised to build them a school. Over the next decade he built fifty-five schools—especially for girls—that offer a balanced education in one of the most isolated and dangerous regions on earth. As it chronicles Mortenson’s quest, which has brought him into conflict with both enraged Islamists and uncomprehending Americans, Three Cups of Tea combines adventure with a celebration of the humanitarian spirit.
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Bethany/Clark Adult Collection
371.8 MOR
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Bill (LPL) Nonfiction
371.82 Mor
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Essex Adult Nonfiction
371.822 MOR
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Gales Ferry (LPL) Nonfiction
371.82 Mor
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Lyme Adult Nonfiction
371.82209549 MOR
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Madison/Scranton Adult Nonfiction
954.9 MORTENSO
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North Stonington/Wheeler Adult Nonfiction
371.82 MORTENSON (PBK)
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Norwich/Otis Adult Nonfiction
371.822 MOR
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Old Saybrook/Acton Adult Non-Fiction
371.822 MORTENSON
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Orange/Case Adult Nonfiction Book
371.822 Mortenson
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371.822 MOR
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371.822 MORTENSON
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More Details
Street Date:
0602
Language:
Unknown
ISBN:
0670034827
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 8.2, 23 Points
Level 8.2, 23 Points
Lexile measure:
1220
Notes
General Note
Includes index.
Target Audience
1220L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader,UG,8.2,23,135090
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APA Citation (style guide)
Mortenson, G., & Relin, D. O. (2005). Three cups of tea: one man's mission to fight terrorism and build nations...one school at a time. Viking.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Mortenson, Greg and David Oliver. Relin. 2005. Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Fight Terrorism and Build Nations...one School At a Time. Viking.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Mortenson, Greg and David Oliver. Relin, Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Fight Terrorism and Build Nations...one School At a Time. Viking, 2005.
MLA Citation (style guide)Mortenson, Greg. and David Oliver Relin. Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Fight Terrorism and Build Nations...one School At a Time. Viking, 2005.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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