Three Cups of Deceit

How Greg Mortenson, Humanitarian Hero, Lost His Way

Jon Krakauer, Jon Krakauer

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Vintage
01 July 2011

Biography; Charities, voluntary services & philanthropy

From the bestselling author of Into The Wild and Where Men Win Glory, a shattering expose of the fabrications behind Greg Mortenson's bestselling book Three Cups of Tea, and of the mishandling of millions of dollars donated to his charity, The Central Asia Institute.

Greg Mortenson, the bestselling author of Three Cups of Tea, is a man who has built a global reputation as a selfless humanitarian and children's crusader, and he's been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. But, as bestselling author Jon Krakauer demonstrates in this extensively researched and penetrating book, he is not all that he appears to be.

Based on wide-ranging interviews with former employees, board members, and others who have intimate knowledge of Mortenson and his charity, the Central Asia Institute, Three Cups of Deceit uncovers multiple layers of deception behind Mortenson's public image. Was his crusade really inspired by a desire to repay the kindness of villagers who nursed him back to health when he became lost on his descent down K2? Was he abducted and held for eight days by the Taliban? Has his charity built all of the schools that he has claimed? This book is a passionately argued plea for the truth, and a tragic tale of good intentions gone very wrong.

100% of Jon Krakauer's proceeds from the sale of Three Cups of Deceit will be donated to the ""Stop Girl Trafficking"" project at the American Himalayan Foundation (www.himalayan-foundation.org/live/project/stopgirltrafficking).

By: Jon Krakauer, Jon Krakauer
Imprint: Vintage
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 200mm, Width: 132mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 108g
ISBN: 9780307948762
ISBN 10: 0307948765
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 01 July 2011
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Three Cups of Deceit: How Greg Mortenson, Humanitarian Hero, Lost His Way

Packed with interviews and anecdotes that undercut Mortenson's image as a cheerful do-gooder, Krakauer's account of good intentions gone horribly wrong is a stunning example of investigative journalism. --Publishers Weekly (starred review) Krakauer forcefully claims that Mortenson improperly used his charity s funds and failed to build all the schools he says he did. Chicago Tribune