Hyde Students Recommend: From S.S.

I have just finished a book, Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson, and David Oliver Relin. I found the book very interesting- having it be about one man, Greg Mortenson- who is able to work with many supporters to establish the CAI (Central Asia Institute)- and build schools all over Pakistan and Afghanistan. The story starts with Greg wanting to climb the second largest mountain in the world- K2. Greg gets lost in the mountains- and with his porter, Mouzafer Ali, he works his way into Korphe- where he meets several school children. He is extremely sad to see children writing on the ground with sticks dipped in mud. He then is determined to set up a school for them. Coming several time with supplies and funds, Greg successfully sets up a school- with books, and all the supplies the children need to succeed. Readers also hear how Greg gets kidnapped, faces death threats, and how he dedicates his life to help children and fight illiteracy.