Customer Review: This is a tale about a remarkable man - unfortunately it is not very well written. Even tho the action takes place in different towns, it is basically the same story over and over. I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in building schools for the poor in Pakistan and also as an aid to... more info
Customer Review: This is a tale about a remarkable man - unfortunately it is not very well written. Even tho the action takes place in different towns, it is basically the same story over and over. I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in building schools for the poor in Pakistan and also as an aid to... more info
Customer Review: If I had not belonged to a book club, I don't think I would have chosen this book on my own. By not doing so, I would have missed out tremendously on understanding the core concerns and issues in the Middle East from a non-violent approach. I am an educator and I was so unbelievably touched by Greg... more info
Customer Review: Greg Mortensen has created a very special organization bringing education, clean drinking water, and other basic services to remote parts of Pakistan and Afghanistan. This book chronicles his amazing story, from his childhood in Tanzania, to the epic K2 attempt that accidentally landed him in... more info
Customer Review: This story is about an incredible man building schools in Pakistan while overcoming unbelievable odds while doing so. You get to know about the Pakastani people and the afghanistani people and get some real insight as to how they live and the hardships they endure. It was a real page turner for me... more info