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A Great Read - [15 Mar 2010]
I always look at the negative reviews first as this can be where you find kernels of truth. I looked here but must disagree with most of what I saw. Yes the writing style is a bit different; Yes there are sometimes more detail than what you would expect...
I looked here but must disagree with most of what I saw. Yes the writing style is a bit different...
www.amazon.com/review/R2I8V30SUO...
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A must read for everyone - [14 Mar 2010]
This book is a must read for everyone. Not only does it highlight the need for education in all communities, but it provides insight into the current area conflicts thereby adding another dimension to our understanding of current events. Greg Mortenson...
all communities, but it provides insight into the current area conflicts thereby adding another...
www.amazon.com/review/RS3D5VPI6...
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While you can put it down for a short while, it is a book you will pick up again and again... - [23 Jan 2010]
After reading the reviews on Amazon and perusing its pages in my local bookstore, I wanted to read this book. As an advocate for education and a person who loves travel and learning about new places, this book was an awesome read. Mortenson's dedication...
to read this book. As an advocate for education and a person who loves travel and learning...
www.amazon.com/review/RWZOW51N9...
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THREE CUPS OF TEA - [22 Jan 2010]
MY YOUNGEST NIECE'S HUSBAND IS SERVING IN PAKISTAN. I READ "THREE CUPS OF TEA" IS REQUIRED READING FOR SOLDIERS. I THOUGHT IT WOULD HELP ME UNDERSTAND ABOUT THEIR COUNTRY & THEIR CUSTOMS. IT DID AND I ENJOYED READING THIS AMAZING BOOK. I THANK AMAZON...
READING FOR SOLDIERS. I THOUGHT IT WOULD HELP ME UNDERSTAND ABOUT THEIR COUNTRY & THEIR...
www.amazon.com/review/R33IVBW1SW...
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Patience and Persistance - [22 Jan 2010]
I received this book as a gift at Christmas and it proved to be a most wonderful gift. To hear Greg's story, his persistence and skill give me great encouragement to believe that the world's problems can be solved. If we get the politicians and governments...
hear Greg's story, his persistence and skill give me great encouragement to believe that the...
www.amazon.com/review/R1TKXUDINWVDCQ...
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sharing a book with my kids - [21 Jan 2010]
It is rare to find a book that holds my interest, and my 12 and 10 year olds want to read. Our mini book club brings us together and this book has promoted many interesting opinions and conversations about the world, esp. during times of war.
Our mini book club brings us together and this book has promoted many interesting opinions...
www.amazon.com/review/R10W68CCFPW...
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Surprising page-turner - [21 Jan 2010]
I can't add much to the 2000+ reviews already here, except to say - I was surprised that I couldn't put it down. It is a gripping story, as good as any novel. I stayed up hours past bedtime to finish it. - Any issues with the writing should really be ...
couldn't put it down. It is a gripping story, as good as any novel. I stayed up hours past...
www.amazon.com/review/R25XEBDJLQ...
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A critical read, forget how it's written - [18 Jan 2010]
Simply put, this book is necessary for peace and healing in our world. I have to be honest, in a lot of ways I feel ignorant around what's really going on in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Three Cups of Tea has been enlightening for me. I think the book could...
in a lot of ways I feel ignorant around what's really going on in Afghanistan and Pakistan...
www.amazon.com/review/R3A23P5ZZKIH...
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Enjoyable and Important - [17 Jan 2010]
This book was a compelling read. While I read I got the sense that something really important in history is happening deep in the hills of Pakistan & Afghanistan. It is encouraging to know (as this story makes clear) that there is good in the world...
in history is happening deep in the hills of Pakistan & Afghanistan. It is encouraging...
www.amazon.com/review/R1O7MCFGTH...
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Inspiring Book Every American should read! - [05 Jan 2010]
Read and be inspired by the story of Greg Mortenson's many accomplishments in both Pakistan and Afghanistan. See the people of this volatile, poverty-ridden region through the eyes of a man who is dedicating his life to providing a route to a better future...
and Afghanistan. See the people of this volatile, poverty-ridden region through the eyes ...
www.amazon.com/review/R32E9WQO5...
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