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Even better than Three Cups of Tea, Mr. Mortenson continues his journey and his passion in a humble, no-nonsense manner. You feel his exhaustion, frustrations, fears and jubilation as he guides you through Afghanistan and Pakistan - and back and forth to his family. I honestly don't know how he does it! Our book club will be attending his visit next week and we can hardly wait. Both books should be required reading in every high school everywhere. I pray for his continued success and hope for another book.
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Stones into Schools: Mortenson Summits Again
In his latest book, Greg Mortenson hosts the reader as a valuable and welcomed traveling companion as he retraces his steps through the most remote areas of Pakistan's Northwest Frontier areas and the formidable terrain of Afghanistan holding a mirror to our humanity. Mortenson introduces us to his trusted companions-turned-employees of Central Asia Institute, the so-called "Dirty Dozen", who truly embody the virtues of goodwill and perseverance in the name of literacy and, of course, God.
In short, Greg Mortenson's work makes Anthony Bordain's exotic travel look like a visit to Epcot Center.
Mortenson's commitment to cross-cultural understanding beyond the borders of Pakistan and Afghanistan is rivaled only by his determination to educate the under-served girls in the most remote areas of these countries. Stones Into Schools is a suspenseful, heart-breaking as it is heart-warming, true account of a life well lived and a people well-served. Mortenson is an honor to the human race and diplomat for world peace.
About now, Greg Mortenson would do well to take his own advice and sit for a month under a walnut tree to recuperate.
