Our first book is Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin.Helpful resources:
1. Three Cups of Tea website
2. Central Asia Institute
3. Pennies For Peace
More information on the education of girls in Afghanistan and Pakistan:
1. Afghan Girls, Scarred by Acid, Defy Terror, Embracing School
2. Afghan Girls Missing Out on Education
3. Attacks on Schools Imperil Afghan Girls' Education
4. Afghan school empty after acid attack on girls
Related articles:
1. Parade Magazine (mentioned at end of book)
My coworker heard a rumor that Greg and his wife (Tara) split up. I can't find any internet confirmations.
ReplyDeleteAren't you so curious about what the schools are currently like? I'm worried after girls feel intimidated to attend school because of the burning acid, etc.
ReplyDeleteI was wondering what they are like now too and how much damage they have had with all the fighting over there. I really like that he continues to visit all the schools to keep up with repairs and supplies, it would be very difficult for the small villages to do that on their own. I also like that he keeps up with the people.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Did we put an end date on the reading?
I think that we said the end of January.
ReplyDeleteI personally like the idea of giving about a month and a half for each book. What do you think about that idea? Should I put a poll on the blog? :)