I can't help but realize, as I begin this book, how vast the world really is. Reading about the remote corners of the planet, amongst the deserts and mountains of Pakistan and Afghanistan, makes me feel insignificant. Snuggled safely in a community where basic needs are more than accommodated, it is hard to imagine that there are places in the world where this is not the case. Not only are basic needs in question, education is also sorely lacking, particularly for young women.
The experiences the Mortenson family has already had, building schools in remote areas of the world where poverty, war, religious extremism or geographic isolation are prohibitive, are difficult to imagine. How can one consider leaving the comfort and safety of their home to travel to remote and often dangerous regions, all in an attempt to help others and make the world a better place?
Greg Mortenson is a highly inspirational and selfless individual who has led an extraordinary life. Reading about his experiences promises to be a rewarding and motivational experience.
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