These books, by Greg Mortenson, are a testament to the power of the human spirit in making positive change against all the odds. A dedicated mountaineer who was nursed back to health, following a failed expedition, by the poorest of people in remote Pakistan, Greg went on to fulfil a promise to return and build a school. Not only one, but through fundraising, many- throughout both Pakistan and Afghanistan despite all the turmoil in both countries. He won support from villagers, Moslem tribal leaders, local authorities, even the military, to build schools for both boys and girls where none had ever existed. It is an inspirational account of the relationships and goodwill built with local communities, contributing their own land and labour, to lift their children out of poverty. These books are a riveting read.