Analysis Of Greg Mortenson's 'Three Cups Of Tea'
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ENGL0096 a.m.
11/24/15
Final Draft The Good and the Bad of Greg Mortenson’s “Three Cups of Tea” Millions of the “Three Cups of Tea” books have been sold by Greg Mortenson. Thus, having many wonderful benefits, one of them, promoting “peace”. At the same time, with new evidence and people pushing for more research the book Three Cups of tea has a dark side. People want answers regarding the good the bad and the ugly of Greg Mortenson. The Allegations: Jon Krakauer’s “60 minutes” First, there have been complaints from former donors, board members, staffers, and charity watch dogs concerned about how Greg Mortenson is running his non- profit organization, (Central Asia Institute) and the money that is being given to fund the CAI. But overall most importantly there are questions if some of the parts in the story Three Cups of Tea are even true or a big fat lie to get people to buy his book. According to Jon Krakauer’s interview 60 minutes he says, “It’s a beautiful story and it’s a lie!” From getting lost in Korphe, to getting kidnapped, to the amount of schools that he’s built etc. Krakauer has provided …show more content…
Mortenson, there are some people who believe he also did nothing but good things. In Marjorie Kehe's article she states “I can still identify five fundamental truths in both of Mortenson’s books" (Kehe2). Although he did lie about some things in his book just to help sell it, his purpose never changed throughout his journey. If it wasn't for him no one would have gone out of their way to do such a thing for kids who want and deserve an education. Mortenson believed that everyone should have an education, whether it be boy or girl. His caring for the people never changed, he promised them a school he gave them more than just one. Those schools that benefited thousands and thousands of
ENGL0096 a.m.
11/24/15
Final Draft The Good and the Bad of Greg Mortenson’s “Three Cups of Tea” Millions of the “Three Cups of Tea” books have been sold by Greg Mortenson. Thus, having many wonderful benefits, one of them, promoting “peace”. At the same time, with new evidence and people pushing for more research the book Three Cups of tea has a dark side. People want answers regarding the good the bad and the ugly of Greg Mortenson. The Allegations: Jon Krakauer’s “60 minutes” First, there have been complaints from former donors, board members, staffers, and charity watch dogs concerned about how Greg Mortenson is running his non- profit organization, (Central Asia Institute) and the money that is being given to fund the CAI. But overall most importantly there are questions if some of the parts in the story Three Cups of Tea are even true or a big fat lie to get people to buy his book. According to Jon Krakauer’s interview 60 minutes he says, “It’s a beautiful story and it’s a lie!” From getting lost in Korphe, to getting kidnapped, to the amount of schools that he’s built etc. Krakauer has provided …show more content…
Mortenson, there are some people who believe he also did nothing but good things. In Marjorie Kehe's article she states “I can still identify five fundamental truths in both of Mortenson’s books" (Kehe2). Although he did lie about some things in his book just to help sell it, his purpose never changed throughout his journey. If it wasn't for him no one would have gone out of their way to do such a thing for kids who want and deserve an education. Mortenson believed that everyone should have an education, whether it be boy or girl. His caring for the people never changed, he promised them a school he gave them more than just one. Those schools that benefited thousands and thousands of