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Doubt that the actions of one person can make a difference? Want to learn more about the root causes of terrorism in a little understood part of the world? Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortensen chronicles the story of one man’s attempt to climb one of the most treacherous mountains in the world, K2 in Pakistan. Mortensen was injured and failed to complete the climb, but was cared for by mountain-dwelling villagers cut off from modern amenities and without a school for their children. He returned to the U.S. and single handedly raised money to build a school, combatting corruption and Islamic fundamentalism to realize his vision. Al Neuharth, founder of USA Today, says “Mortenson doesn’t just climb mountains. He moves them, and through his dedication and determination, he’s given hope and changed the lives of thousands of children in a region of turmoil”.

–recommended by Ann, catalog librarian