3 Cups Final Reading Assignment

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3 Cups of Tea final reflection

Respond to the following quotes:
First, respond in the context of Three Cups of Tea. How does this quote relate to the story.
Second, argue whether you agree or disagree and explain why.

1. “When it is dark enough you can see the stars”—Persian Proverb





2. “We don’t envy your restless spirit”—Urkien Sherpa





3. “Greatness is always built on this foundation: the ability to appear, speak and act, as the most common man”—Shams-ud-din Muhammed Hafiz





4. “Trust in Allah but tie up your camel”- hand lettered sign in Skardu





5. “There is a candle in your heart, ready to be rekindle. There is a void in your soul, ready to be filled. You feel it don’t you?”—Rumi





6. “Let nothing perturb you, nothing frighten you. All things pass. Patience achieves everything”—Mother Theresa




7. “When your heart speaks, take good notes”—Judith Campbell


Respond to the following questions within the context of Three Cups of Tea. You may include your own opinion but for full credit use examples from the book to support your thoughts. I know these questions are huge but give them a shot. You may attach additional paper if needed.

8. What is success? What does it take to be a hero?







10. What is fate? Is our script written?








11. A book club had the following to say about 3 Cups of Tea: “While no one could argue the merits of what Mortenson accomplished, several in our group felt the style of this book was biased and self-serving, lacking in any objectivity. For us, this lead to a rousing debate about the state of "nonfiction" in today's writing.” Respond to these thoughts and your own opinion of what “nonfiction” writing should look like.








12. How does one make a difference in our world today?








13. What is progress?