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Listen to the Wind: The Story of Dr. Greg & Three Cups of Tea

Listen to the Wind: The Story of Dr. Greg & Three Cups of Tea

BiographyChildren's Books
Pages
24
Published
2009
Language
English

Synopsis

This picture book tells the true story of Dr. Greg Mortenson, an American mountaineer who, after a failed climbing attempt, found himself in a remote Pakistani village. Moved by the poverty and lack of education, he promised to build a school for the children there. This inspiring tale follows his journey to fulfill that promise, highlighting the power of compassion and determination.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

InspiringHeartwarmingHopefulInformative
Mentor FigureQuest

Genres

Biography Children's Books

Authors

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Greg Mortenson

Greg Mortenson is an American humanitarian, professional speaker, writer, and former mountaineer. He is a co-founder and former executive director of the non-profit Central Asia Institute, from which he was forced to resign as executive director following an investigation by the Montana attorney general, and the founder of the educational charity Pennies for Peace. Mortenson is the co-author of The New York Times Bestseller, Three Cups of Tea, which stayed on the New York Times bestseller lis...