Three Cups of Tea
by Greg Mortenson & David Oliver Relin
In Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time , Greg Mortenson, and journalist David Oliver Relin, recount the journey that led Mortenson from a failed 1993 attempt to climb Pakistan’s K2, the world’s second highest mountain, to successfully establish schools in some of the most remote regions of Afghanistan and Pakistan. By replacing guns with pencils, rhetoric with reading, Mortenson combines his unique background with his intimate knowledge of the third-world to promote peace with books, not bombs, and successfully bring education and hope to remote communities in central Asia. Three Cups of Tea is at once an unforgettable adventure and the inspiring true story of how one man really is changing the world—one school at a time.
Additional Info...
Here are a few of the sites connected to Greg Mortenson.
Greg Mortenson
Greg Mortenson's Blog
Central Asia Institute
Pennies for Peace
Monday, December 8, 2008
Monday, September 15, 2008
Deb's Choice
A Town Like Paris: Falling In Love In The City Of Lights
by Bryce Corbett
OK, I know I've been over the top with the french books but I laughed through this whole book. I thought we could use a book that was just funny and entertaining. Part of what I found so funny about this book is that after being in Paris I could picture a lot of what the author was describing. It is a true story and may not offer the best discussion we'll ever have after a book but I hope it will make you laugh. Check out Bryce Corbett's website and blog but don't do it until after youve read the book, the site gives some things away.
by Bryce Corbett
OK, I know I've been over the top with the french books but I laughed through this whole book. I thought we could use a book that was just funny and entertaining. Part of what I found so funny about this book is that after being in Paris I could picture a lot of what the author was describing. It is a true story and may not offer the best discussion we'll ever have after a book but I hope it will make you laugh. Check out Bryce Corbett's website and blog but don't do it until after youve read the book, the site gives some things away.
Doris's Choice
The Five People You Meet In Heaven
by Mitch Albom
Our next book has been picked by Doris. She has scheduled our next book club for Thursday, September 18 at her house. She will be sending you all directions ifyou need them. Hope everyone can make it. Click here for reading group questions if you care to check them out before we get together.
by Mitch Albom
Our next book has been picked by Doris. She has scheduled our next book club for Thursday, September 18 at her house. She will be sending you all directions ifyou need them. Hope everyone can make it. Click here for reading group questions if you care to check them out before we get together.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Shannon J's Choice
All He Ever Wanted
by Anita Shreve
Our next book has been picked by Shannon J. She has scheduled our next book club for Wednesday, July 23 at Trocadero. Hope everyone can make it. Click here for reading group questions if you care to check them out before we get together.
by Anita Shreve
Our next book has been picked by Shannon J. She has scheduled our next book club for Wednesday, July 23 at Trocadero. Hope everyone can make it. Click here for reading group questions if you care to check them out before we get together.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Shannon K's Choice
The Memory Keepers Daughter
by Kim Edwards
Our next book has been picked by Shannon K. She has scheduled our next book club for Wednesday, June 11. Hope everyone can make it. She will be emailing directions to her house since this is her first time hosting. The author, Kim Edwards, has a website for this book so please click here if you want some additional information.
by Kim Edwards
Our next book has been picked by Shannon K. She has scheduled our next book club for Wednesday, June 11. Hope everyone can make it. She will be emailing directions to her house since this is her first time hosting. The author, Kim Edwards, has a website for this book so please click here if you want some additional information.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Dawn's Choice
Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith
by Jon Krakauer
Our next book is Dawn's choice and she has already scheduled our next book club for Friday, April 18. Hope everyone can make it. When I did a search for this book I cam across a response from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints regarding this book.
by Jon Krakauer
Our next book is Dawn's choice and she has already scheduled our next book club for Friday, April 18. Hope everyone can make it. When I did a search for this book I cam across a response from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints regarding this book.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Shannon J's Choice
What Was She Thinking? Notes On A Scandal
by Zoë Heller
This is the next book Shannon picked to read. Check back to find out when we will be meeting to discuss this book. Click here to preview the questions for discussion.
by Zoë Heller
This is the next book Shannon picked to read. Check back to find out when we will be meeting to discuss this book. Click here to preview the questions for discussion.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Deb's Choice
Suite Francaise by Irene Nemirovsky
How was the book?
Well, Deb didn't really care for the book but comments were mostly positive. (Deb didn't completely get through the whole book.) The first section was so long and had so many different characters that it was easy to lose interest. The second and third sections were shorter and brought the characters together which helped grab the reader.
It's always interesting to learn about actual events throughout history and this book offered a glimpse into WW2 from someone who actually lived it. Unfortunately, Irene Nemirovsky didn't escape the horrors of the Germans and died in Auschwitz. We all agreed that her story would be a fascinating read.
Additional Info:
Shannon found some additional information out on Wikipedia. If you would like more info on the book Suite Francaise or the author Irene Nemirovsky just click on these links.
WW2 - The Battle of France
When did Hitler decide the Final Solution?
How was the book?
Well, Deb didn't really care for the book but comments were mostly positive. (Deb didn't completely get through the whole book.) The first section was so long and had so many different characters that it was easy to lose interest. The second and third sections were shorter and brought the characters together which helped grab the reader.
It's always interesting to learn about actual events throughout history and this book offered a glimpse into WW2 from someone who actually lived it. Unfortunately, Irene Nemirovsky didn't escape the horrors of the Germans and died in Auschwitz. We all agreed that her story would be a fascinating read.
Additional Info:
Shannon found some additional information out on Wikipedia. If you would like more info on the book Suite Francaise or the author Irene Nemirovsky just click on these links.
WW2 - The Battle of France
When did Hitler decide the Final Solution?
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