New Releases by Greg Mortenson

Quando Greg Mortenson, americano appassionato di alpinismo, si smarrisce su un ghiacciaio del Pakistan, sembra l’inizio di una brutta avventura. Invece, costretto a tornare indietro, viene accolto nello sperduto villaggio di Korphe, dove rimane per sette settimane, affidandosi alle cure degli abitanti. Di nuovo in forze, lo scalatore riparte, ma promette di tornare: per sdebitarsi costruirà una scuola nel villaggio. Una promessa che lo obbligherà a mettere in gioco la sua intera vita, il lavoro, gli amici, persino la casa. Osteggiato in patria per la sua ostinazione a voler istruire “futuri terroristi”, catturato e poi rilasciato da un gruppo di talebani, Mortenson è però riuscito a realizzare il suo progetto e a costruire cinquantacinque scuole, in Pakistan e Afghanistan. La storia vera, emozionante e avventurosa di un sogno che dimostra al mondo come la guerra alla violenza vada combattuta con il coraggio e la voglia di cambiare.

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.

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. 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.

This young readers edition of the worldwide bestseller Three Cups of Tea has been specially adapted for younger readers and updated by Greg Mortenson to bring his remarkable story of humanitarianism up to date for the present. Includes new photos and illustrations, as well as a special interview by Greg’s twelve-year-old daughter, Amira, who has traveled with her father as an advocate for the Pennies for Peace program for children.

En 1993, un montañero llamado Greg Mortenson regresaba de un intento fallido de alcanzar la cumbre del K2. Exhausto y desorientado, acabo desviándose del camino de descenso y alejándose de su grupo para vagar perdido por una de las zonas más desoladas del norte de Pakistán. Solo y sin comida, agua o una carpa bajo la que protegerse, se encontró de pronto en una pobre aldea pakistaní, donde le cuidaron hasta su recuperación. Antes de regresar a casa, Mortenson les prometió volver y construir una escuela. De aquella promesa nació una de las campañas humanitarias más increíbles de la historia: la misión de un hombre de luchar contra el extremismo y el terrorismo construyendo escuelas.

Discusses Greg Mortenson''s first building project in Pakistan which was the building of a school.

A história de um homem que combateu o terror com escolas e livros no Afeganistão e no Paquistão. Perdido e sozinho, Mortenson foi salvo da morte pelos moradores de uma aldeia pobre nas encostas do Himalaia. Curado, voltou e iniciou uma das maiores campanhas humanitárias das últimas décadas, através da construção de escolas no Afeganistão do temido Talibã. Uma corajosa declaração de guerra às raízes do terrorismo - a pobreza e ignorância.

The astonishing, uplifting story of a real-life Indiana Jones and his humanitarian campaign to use education to combat terrorism in the Taliban’s backyard Anyone who despairs of the individual’s power to change lives has to read the story of Greg Mortenson, a homeless mountaineer who, following a 1993 climb of Pakistan’s treacherous K2, was inspired by a chance encounter with impoverished mountain villagers and promised to build them a school. Over the next decade he built fifty-five schools—especially for girls—that offer a balanced education in one of the most isolated and dangerous regions on earth. As it chronicles Mortenson’s quest, which has brought him into conflict with both enraged Islamists and uncomprehending Americans, Three Cups of Tea combines adventure with a celebration of the humanitarian spirit.