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From the author of the #1 bestseller "Three Cups of Tea," the continuing story of this determined humanitarian's efforts to promote peace through education In this dramatic first-person narrative, Greg Mortenson picks up where "Three Cups of Tea" left off in 2003, recounting his relentless, ongoing efforts to establish schools for girls in Afghanistan; his extensive work in Azad Kashmir and Pakistan after a massive earthquake hit the region in 2005; and the unique ways he has built relationships with Islamic clerics, militia commanders, and tribal leaders even as he was dodging shootouts with feuding Afghan warlords and surviving an eight-day armed abduction by the Taliban. He shares for the first time his broader vision to promote peace through education and literacy, as well as touching on military matters, Islam, and women-all woven together with the many rich personal stories of the people who have been involved in this remarkable two-decade humanitarian effort. Since the 2006 publication of "Three Cups of Tea," Mortenson has traveled across the U.S. and the world to share his vision with hundreds of thousands of people. He has met with heads of state, top military officials, and leading politicians who all seek his advice and insight. The continued phenomenal success of "Three Cups of Tea" proves that there is an eager and committed audience for Mortenson's work and message.

Nel 1993, lo scalatore americano Greg Mortenson, dopo un tentativo fallito di raggiungere la vetta del K2 e una difficile discesa che mette a repentaglio la sua vita, giunge nello sperduto villaggio di Korphe, nel Karakorum pakistano. Gli abitanti lo curano per sette settimane, e per sdebitarsi Greg promette loro che tornerà a costruire una scuola. Tre tazze di tè è la storia di quella promessa, delle difficoltà incontrate per mantenerla - in California, Greg rinuncia alla casa e vive in macchina per non sprecare i soldi dell'affitto - e della spettacolare riuscita dell'impresa: in una dozzina di anni Mortenson ha costruito non una ma cinquantacinque scuole, ha promosso in particolare l'istruzione delle bambine, da sempre escluse, e ha portato avanti la sua opera nelle zone dominate dai Talebani, anche dopo l'11 settembre e le guerre che hanno insanguinato una terra già martoriata.