Independent Reading Blog #1

Three Cups Of Tea

Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin

So far, this novel is very interesting and I really like that it is non-fiction. It begins with Greg, also the author of the book, making his way to Pakistan. He is on a mission to educate the children of Afghanistan and Pakistan, and he explains how he would do anything, including, dying for them. He makes a promise to a group of students that he would help them build a school, but this proves to be an almost impossible undertaking because after he makes this promise, the Taliban invades.

I am actually really excited to keep reading. In my eyes, Greg and David are heroes for trying to do what no one else would ever do. As Americans, I feel like we are self-centered and never reach out to other countries. I believe that Mortenson broke that selfishness and is willing to do anything to save the children suffereing in the Middle East.

I think I am going to really like this book because I think every person has the right to a good eduacation despite their heritage or ethnicity. I now look up to Mortenson and I dream that more people follow him and his promise.