Date of Birth: December 27, 1957
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Biography
Greg Mortenson is an American humanitarian, former mountaineer, and writer best known for his work in promoting education, particularly for girls, in remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan. He was born in 1957 in Minnesota and grew up on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, where his parents were missionaries. His best-known book, “Three Cups of Tea,” co-authored with David Oliver Relin, recounts his experiences and efforts to promote peace through education. Mortenson’s work has been both widely praised for its noble goals and criticized for alleged financial mismanagement and inaccuracies in his storytelling.
5 Interesting Facts about Greg Mortenson
1. Greg Mortenson co-founded the Central Asia Institute, a nonprofit organization focused on building schools in remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan.
2. He was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009 by members of the U.S. Congress.
3. Mortenson’s book “Three Cups of Tea” has sold over 4 million copies and was a New York Times bestseller.
4. He served in the U.S. Army in Germany in the 1970s before pursuing a career in nursing.
5. Mortenson faced scrutiny and legal challenges following allegations of financial improprieties and fabrications in his books.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Greg Mortenson
1. “The first cup of tea with a Balti, you are a stranger. The second cup, you are a friend. The third cup, you become family.”
2. “Educate a boy, and you educate an individual. Educate a girl, and you educate a community.”
3. “When it is dark, you can see the stars.”
4. “Peace is not something you wish for; it’s something you make, something you do, something you are, and something you give away.”
5. “Change happens not by the isolated actions of a few but by the collective efforts of many.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth achieved by Greg Mortenson is estimated to be around $1.5 million.
Children
Greg Mortenson has two children: a son named Khyber Mortenson and a daughter named Amira Mortenson.
Relevant Links
1. [Greg Mortenson Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg_Mortenson
2. [Three Cups of Tea on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Three-Cups-Tea-Mission-Promote/dp/0143038257
3. [Central Asia Institute Website](https://www.ikat.org/
5. [Greg Mortenson on TEDx](https://www.ted.com/speakers/greg_mortenson
