TooBusyReading: I do understand why I am getting thumbs down on this recommendation. I made this recommendation before the controversy about Mortenson. While it is still an interesting story, I think readers should know that Jon Krakauer, once a supporter of Mortenson and his foundation, has written an expose of apparent falsehoods and misappropriations called Three Cups of Deceit.… (meer)

tahcastle: Conor's cold and miserable travels to find the Nepal families sounded very similar to the travels in Seven Years in Tibet. Both books described sweet wonderful people throughout the Himalayas.

whymaggiemay: Both these book are about young men who see a need, have a vision to correct it, and commit their time, money, effort, and heart to do so.