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

Mortenson, Greg; Relin, David Oliver

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ISBN 10: 0670034827 ISBN 13: 9780670034826

Casa editrice: Viking Pr, 2006

Riassunto

Traces how the author, having been rescued and resuscitated by Himalayan villagers after a failed attempt to climb K2, worked to build schools that would particularly benefit the young girls who were forbidden an education by Taliban restrictions, an endeavor for which his life has been repeatedly threatened. 40,000 first printing.

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Recensione:

"Greg Mortenson’s dangerous and difficult quest . . . is not only a thrilling read, it’s proof that one ordinary person, with the right combination of character and determination, really can change the world."-Tom Brokaw

"An inspiring chronicle . . . this is one protagonist who clearly deserves to be called a hero."-People

"Mortenson’s mission is admirable, his conviction unassailable, his territory exotic."-The Washington Post

L'autore:

Greg Mortenson is the director of the Central Asia Institute. A resident of Montana, he spends several months of the year in Pakistan and Afghanistan.

David Oliver Relin is a contributing editor for Parade magazine and Skiing magazine. He has won more than forty national awards for his work as a writer and editor.

Greg Mortenson is the director of the Central Asia Institute. A resident of Montana, he spends several months of the year in Pakistan and Afghanistan.

David Oliver Relin is a contributing editor for Parade magazine and Skiing magazine. He has won more than forty national awards for his work as a writer and editor.

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• Editore: Viking Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0670034827
• ISBN 13: 9780670034826
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 338