Discussion date: March 10, 2008

What we thought:

Greg Mortenson is one of those rare people who devotes his life wholeheartedly to a cause beyond himself. We were amazed at his dedication, sacrifice, courage, and single-minded persistence in bringing schools to Islamic children, while insisting on the importance of education for girls. We were glad to have read the book and learn about his accomplishments and ongoing struggles. We only wished his story had been better written. While overwhelmingly impressed by the events described, we found their telling strangely flat and lacking in the impact and emotion they should have communicated to come truly alive.

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