I was recently given the book - 'Three Cups of Tea' about Greg Ortenson and his pioneering work in the area of education in the remote and high altitude areas of Pakistan. The book is co-authored by David Oliver Relin.
It is an absorbing real life story of how Greg stumbled into the isolated, high altitude village of Korphe while returning from an unsuccessful attempt on K2 as part of a climbing expedition and how on his departure, he promised the villagers that he would come back and build a school in their village. Incredible though it may sound, Greg once he was back in the States, set about redeeming his pledge with missionary zeal. He not only came back to build the Korphe school but helped build at least 130 more as well as completed a slew of other development projects. The book takes you through his awe inspiring journey.
As you go through the book you become aware of the abysmal lack of development of any kind in large parts of Pakistan particularly in the mountainous regions. There are certain fascinating insights into how our neighbouring country became the nursery for militant jehad. A wonderful read, engrossing and inspiring. If you would like to know more about Greg Mortenson visit http://www.gregmortenson.com/ or http://www.gregmortenson.blogspot.com/
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Mohandeep Sandhu
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