Stones Into Schools
Promoting Peace With Education in Afghanistan and Pakistan
Penguin Publishing Group · Print & ebook · October 26, 2010
From the author of the #1 bestseller Three Cups of Tea, the continuing story of this determined humanitarian’s efforts to promote peace through education In this dramatic first-person narrative, Greg Mortenson picks up where Three Cups of Tea left off in 2003, recounting his relentless, ongoing efforts to establish schools for girls in Afghanistan; his extensive work in Azad Kashmir and Pakistan after a massive earthquake hit the region in 2005; and the unique ways he has built relationships with Islamic clerics, militia commanders, and tribal leaders.
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- Who it’s for
- A first-person account of education, relationship-building, and humanitarian work across Afghanistan and Pakistan.
- Themes
- Education and literacy, Peacebuilding, Humanitarian work
- Genres
- Lives in Education, Arab & Middle Eastern Lives, Peace & Conflict
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From the author of the #1 bestseller Three Cups of Tea, the continuing story of this determined humanitarian’s efforts to promote peace through education In this dramatic first-person narrative, Greg Mortenson picks up where Three Cups of Tea left off in 2003, recounting his relentless, ongoing efforts to establish schools for girls in Afghanistan; his extensive work in Azad Kashmir and Pakistan after a massive earthquake hit the region in 2005; and the unique ways he has built relationships with Islamic clerics, militia commanders, and tribal leaders.
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He shares for the first time his broader vision to promote peace through education and literacy, as well as touching on military matters, Islam, and women—all woven together with the many rich personal stories of the people who have been involved in this remarkable two-decade humanitarian effort. Since the 2006 publication of Three Cups of Tea, Mortenson has traveled across the U.S. and the world to share his vision with hundreds of thousands of people. He has met with heads of state, top military officials, and leading politicians who all seek his advice and insight. The continued phenomenal success of Three Cups of Tea proves that there is an eager and committed audience for Mortenson’s work and message.
Education and Encounter
A first-person account of education, relationship-building, and humanitarian work across Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Come here for
- The human texture of long-running work to establish schools for girls
- Reflections on peace, literacy, Islam, and women
Expect
- A sustained narrative grounded in personal stories
- An account that also touches on military matters and regional upheaval
Where it sits
| Lives in Education | 62% |
|---|---|
| Arab & Middle Eastern Lives | 32% |
| Peace & Conflict | 21% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Multicultural Education
- Middle Eastern History
- Diplomacy
- Authors
- Greg Mortenson
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Published
- October 26, 2010
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Education and literacy · Peacebuilding · Humanitarian work
- Reading lane
- Multicultural Education