Perhaps you've heard of the New York Times bestseller, Three Cups of Tea, by Greg Mortenson. He is from Montana, a renowned mountain climber, and in 1993, following an attempt to climb K2, lost and injured, wandered into a very poor Pakistani village. He was embraced, sheltered, and cared for with great kindness. He has since returned to Pakistan and Afghanistan and with the leadership, labor, and love of the people of these regions has helped to build over 100 schools, especially for girls, and is dedicated to change through peace and education.
I highly recommend this riveting read. A photo of 2 beautiful girls reading at Sitara School (please see photo) is so heart warming and life affirming. It instills hope for our world!
The book’s title “Three Cups of Tea” is directly derived from a traditional custom of greeting visitors in Pakistan. Haji Ali, Korphe Village Chief further describes the tradition:
“Here (in Pakistan and Afghanistan), we drink three cups of tea to do business: the first you are a stranger, the second you become a friend, and the third, you join our family, and for our family we are prepared to do anything..."
many smiles
: )
“Here (in Pakistan and Afghanistan), we drink three cups of tea to do business: the first you are a stranger, the second you become a friend, and the third, you join our family, and for our family we are prepared to do anything..."
many smiles
: )
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