Mortenson's mission is admirable, his conviction unassailable, his territory exotic. ("The Washington Post")
An inspiring chronicle . . . this is one protagonist who clearly deserves to be called a hero. ("People")
Greg Mortenson's dangerous and difficult quest . . . is not only a thrilling read, it's proof that one ordinary person, with the right combination of character and determination, really can change the world. (Tom Brokaw)
Mortensons mission is admirable, his conviction unassailable, his territory exotic. ("The Washington Post")
Greg Mortensons dangerous and difficult quest . . . is not only a thrilling read, its proof that one ordinary person, with the right combination of character and determination, really can change the world. (Tom Brokaw)
Mortensonas mission is admirable, his conviction unassailable, his territory exotic. ("The Washington Post")
Greg Mortensonas dangerous and difficult quest . . . is not only a thrilling read, itas proof that one ordinary person, with the right combination of character and determination, really can change the world. (Tom Brokaw)
A former mountaineer and military veteran,
Greg Mortenson is the director of the nonprofit Central Asia Institute and spends several months a year establishing schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Co-author David Oliver Relin is an award-winning writer and contributor to Parade and Skiing Magazine.