Last week my friend Jen and I had the great pleasure of going to see Greg Mortenson, who is on a national book tour for his NY Times bestseller, Three Cups of Tea. He spoke to a packed auditorium and received a standing ovation before he even gave his presentation. We read this book for book club, and not everyone was really that jazzed about it. Yes, the writing was a bit disconnected due to its retelling, but the message of the text is really powerful. He also mentioned several other grassroots organizations whose contributions are immeasureable to women and children in these countries. Every teacher in America should try and make it to his presentation! He is well-spoken and has strong opinions about how to improve the quality of life based on his personal experiences. It kind of puts the stressors we face in everyday life kind of insignificant.
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