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Three Cups of Tea

By: Greg Mortenson

2006; 349 pages

Rating: 3

"Three Cups of Tea" was recommended to me by several people, of all different backgrounds and interests. I decided to read it, and choose it for my sisterly book club. (It's just the three of us sisters, and we use it as an excuse to see each other 6 times a year more than we would otherwise.)

I have to admit that I was rather disappointed in "Three Cups of Tea". I found the story itself to be a rather remarkable story, but I did not care for the narration style. It felt very much like I was reading a text book, and that's something I don't want to have to do again for a very long time. I know that Mortenson team wrote the book with David Oliver Relin, so my guess is that it was the team effort that made it sound so text-booky.

I think Mortenson's story and goal are both incredible. In fact, I'd love to go to Pakistan / Afganistan and volunteer my time to help him build schools for girls. I just didn't care for how the book was written.

However, I do think the story is one everybody should know. So, maybe google Greg Mortenson and read the wiki article about him. At least that way, you know you're reading an "encyclopedia".