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Three Cups of Tea

David Oliver Relin, Sarah L. Thomson, Greg Mortenson
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Three Cups of Tea

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2009

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David Oliver Relin, Sarah L. Thomson, Greg Mortenson

Three Cups of Tea

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Pakistan • 1990s

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

10+ years

Lexile Level

910L

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Super Short Summary

Three Cups of Tea, authored by David Oliver Relin, Sarah L. Thomson, and Greg Mortenson, describes Greg Mortenson's mission to promote peace through education by building schools in remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan. The narrative highlights cultural understanding and Mortenson's dedication to improving lives through educational opportunities in underserved communities.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

358,705 ratings

60%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Three Cups of Tea by David Oliver Relin, Sarah L. Thomson, and Greg Mortenson is praised for its inspirational account of building schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan, highlighting the power of education. Some criticisms focus on narrative pacing and the accuracy of certain events. Overall, it remains a compelling story of humanitarian efforts and cultural understanding.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Three Cups of Tea?

A reader who enjoys Three Cups of Tea by David Oliver Relin, Sarah L. Thomson, and Greg Mortenson is likely passionate about cross-cultural understanding, humanitarian efforts, and adventure. Similar readers might appreciate Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder and The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini.

4.0

358,705 ratings

60%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Pakistan • 1990s

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

10+ years

Lexile Level

910L

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