In his previous book Three Cups of Tea, Greg Mortenson relates how he stumbled down a mountain in Pakistan and discovered his life's work--building schools for girls in remote villages in Pakistan. This book begins with a promise. In the Autumn of 1999, Greg is approached by a squadron of horsemen from the Kirghiz area of Afghanistan. This is one of the most remote areas in the world, but these men have heard about Greg's schools and want a school for their area. Stones into Schools is the story of Greg's expansion into building schools in remote villages in Afghanistan. You will laugh and you will cry as Greg relates stories of this expansion and the lives that were changed as a result of these schools. The book is well-written with color photographs, helpful maps, and even a "Who's Who" of the many people in the book. Greg firmly believes that educating girls is the key to promoting peace and building positive relationships in the Middle East. We have so much to learn from him. This is an inspirational book, and you will remember it long after you read the last page.
