Robin N. (princeza) reviewed on 12/12/2010 + 3 more book reviews

Such a powerful and inspirational book! Greg Mortenson's story begins with a personal failure that eventually led to such unimaginable success. It starts out at K2, and the story takes us to areas in Pakistan and Afghanistan and parts of the US as well. With a passion and determination not often seen, Mortenson makes his way through the language and customs of a people that most Americans had never heard of before. The story of his personal struggles (and those of his family) put against the backdrop of an area many people don't know much about other than what is on the nightly news makes his work even more impressive. This is a book that everyone should read, regardless of religion or political affiliation. This insightful book was well-written with personality and feeling that keeps you riveted until the very last page. In the end, this book proves that the "War on Terror" shouldn't be fought with missiles and guns, but rather with books and pencils.

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