{"title":"Greg Mortenson","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the inspirational works of \u003cem\u003eGreg Mortenson\u003c\/em\u003e, an author renowned for his profound impact on education and humanitarian efforts, particularly in Central Asia. Best known for his captivating biography and memoir, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThree Cups of Tea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, Mortenson shares his remarkable journey from mountain climber to philanthropist, highlighting his quest to promote peace through education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThree Cups of Tea\u003c\/em\u003e, Mortenson narrates his transformative experience in Pakistan and Afghanistan, where he established numerous schools, primarily for girls, in rural regions. His storytelling unveils a heartfelt mission ignited by a failed attempt to climb K2, leading to a deeper understanding of cultural harmony and community collaboration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMortenson's works are a testament to the power of individual action and the pursuit of a broader global impact. These books provide readers with profound insights into personal growth, resilience, and the profound effect of education in conflict areas. Delve into Greg Mortenson's collection to uncover the remarkable narrative of a man driven by compassion and the belief that one person can indeed make a difference.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"three-cups-of-tea-by-greg-mortenson-9780141034263","title":"Three Cups Of Tea","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOVER HALF A MILLION PAPERBACKS SOLD IN THE US since publication in 2007, 37 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Here we drink three cups of tea to do business; the first you are a stranger, the second you become a friend, and the third, you join our family, and for our family we are prepared to do anything - even die.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e- Haji Ali, Korphe Village Chief, Karakoram mountains, Pakistan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1993, after a terrifying and disastrous attempt to climb K2, a mountaineer called Greg Mortenson drifted, cold and dehydrated, into an impoverished Pakistani village in the Karakoram Mountains. Moved by the inhabitants' kindness, he promised to return and build a school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThree Cups of Tea\u003c\/em\u003e is the story of that promise and its extraordinary outcome. Over the next decade, Mortenson built not just one but fifty-five schools—especially for girls—in remote villages across the forbidding and breathtaking landscape of Pakistan and Afghanistan, just as the Taliban rose to power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis story is at once a riveting adventure and a testament to the power of the humanitarian spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46380274811116,"sku":"9780141034263","price":28.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5144613482238.jpg?v=1744851304"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/greg-mortenson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}