Greg Mortenson stumbled, lost and delirious, into a remote Himalayan village after a failed climb up K2. The villagers saved his life, and he vowed to return and build them a school. The remarkable story of his promise kept is now perfect for reading aloud. Told in the voice of Korphe’s children, this story illuminates the humanity and culture of a relevant and distant part of the world in gorgeous collage, while sharing a riveting example of how one person can change thousands of lives.
Greg Mortenson Book order (chronological)
December 27, 1957
Greg Mortenson is an internationally recognized author whose writing centers on the power of education and its transformative impact on communities in remote regions. His work explores the delicate balance between cultures and the relentless pursuit of building bridges through school construction and the promotion of girls' education. Mortenson's style is direct and compelling, delivering gritty narratives of resilience in the face of adversity, including kidnapping and political unrest. His stories carry a profound message about peaceful coexistence and the fundamental human desire for knowledge.
Mehr Menschlichkeit ist möglich, wenn jeder seinen Beitrag leistet – wie der Bergsteiger Greg Mortenson, der nach einer gescheiterten K2-Expedition von Pakistanis gerettet und gesund gepflegt wurde. Mortenson schwor sich, in das entlegene Hochland zurückzukehren und eine Schule für die zu gründen, denen es dort am schlechtesten geht: die kleinen Mädchen. Er hielt sein Versprechen. In seiner Heimat USA sammelte er Spendengelder, mobilisierte Hilfsgüter und Freiwillige. Er half beim Brücken- und Schulbau, und bald darauf drückten die ersten Kinder in Baltistan die Schulbank. Heute, 15 Jahre später, ist Mortenson die Hälfte des Jahres vor Ort, trotzt den Anfeindungen der Taliban, erlebt Dankbarkeit und Wärme. Seiner Organisation verdanken über 60 Schulen und Krankenhäuser ihre Existenz – und Pakistans Kinder eine Zukunft.
Stones into Schools
- 422 pages
- 15 hours of reading
The author of the bestseller "Three Cups of Tea" shares the ongoing journey of a dedicated humanitarian promoting peace through education. With personal anecdotes and insights into the Middle East, this book serves as both an inspiration and a call to action.
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Hör auf den Wind. Was in zwei Koffer passt. Meine Farm am Matanje. Der Mann der die Mauer öffnete
Written by a mountaineer who in 1993, after a terrifying and disastrous attempt to climb K2, drifted cold and dehydrated, into an impoverished Pakistan village in the Karakoram Mountains. It tells how moved by the inhabitants' kindness, he promised to return and build a school. It tells the story of that promise and its outcome.