Comments on: Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin http://www.girldetective.net/?p=1182 Reading, Writing, Movies and Mothering in Minneapolis, Mostly Wed, 13 May 2026 19:11:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: girldetective http://www.girldetective.net/?p=1182&cpage=1#comment-11810 girldetective Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:26:32 +0000 http://www.girldetective.net/?p=1182#comment-11810 Lynda, I once had an author tell me that getting any pics at all in a book is a publishing miracle--apparently the picture inserts are very expensive, and only "sure thing" books merit them because they increase the likelihood of the book losing money unless is does really well. I was glad it had so many photos. It was helpful for me to visualize all the people! Lynda, I once had an author tell me that getting any pics at all in a book is a publishing miracle–apparently the picture inserts are very expensive, and only “sure thing” books merit them because they increase the likelihood of the book losing money unless is does really well. I was glad it had so many photos. It was helpful for me to visualize all the people!

]]> By: Lynda Borges http://www.girldetective.net/?p=1182&cpage=1#comment-11795 Lynda Borges Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:39:25 +0000 http://www.girldetective.net/?p=1182#comment-11795 I love the book and the ideas expressed for peace . Greg is a true hero. I would love to see abook published with more Photos. A photo journal would be a lovely thing to own and would provide some instant inspiration to those who may not read the book, and create more revenue I love the book and the ideas expressed for peace . Greg is a true hero.
I would love to see abook published with more Photos. A photo journal would be a lovely thing to own and would provide some instant inspiration to those who may not read the book, and create more revenue

]]> By: Meredith McGinnis http://www.girldetective.net/?p=1182&cpage=1#comment-10805 Meredith McGinnis Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:53:24 +0000 http://www.girldetective.net/?p=1182#comment-10805 I saw your post on THREE CUPS OF TEA and decided to write to tell you about a book that Doubleday is publishing MAKE THE IMPOSSIBLE POSSIBLE by Bill Strickland Last November I flew to Pittsburgh to meet Bill Strickland. All I knew was that he had built a center in the middle of the ghetto, six blocks from where he grew up, and “was saving the lives of troubled youths and disadvantaged adults through arts and education.” Exactly what that meant didn’t hit home for me until I stepped foot inside his building and met the man himself. Bill started off his center, The Manchester Craftsman’s Guild in a row-house that was donated by the local church. His method for getting kids out of trouble and off the street was simple: physically take them and show them how to work with clay. As word traveled from person to person and school to school, he no longer had to go seeking them; they came to him and his little center grew to become a world-class facility. Designed by one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s students, the center is bathed in sunlight despite the cold and snowy November day, fresh flowers are everywhere, and a buzz of activity from both students and adults is in the air. The flowers are not just any flowers, but prize-winning orchids grown in their state-of-the-art greenhouse just next door. Some might ask what a poverty program needs a greenhouse for and to that Bill would be the first to say that it is NOT a poverty program. It is a training program for poor people and why shouldn’t poor people be given a sanctuary from the streets where they see no light ahead of them? By teaching them horticulture, along with culinary, computer, mathematics, chemistry, ceramics, photography, and much more, Bill is helping to change the conversation and help them see that they have a future outside of what they know. In building this world-class facility, he is helping to create world-class citizens. Over the years I have worked with many different authors, all with their own unique backgrounds. Bill is the first author whose story has brought tears to my eyes, has received a standing ovation at every speech I have seen him give, and has even tempted me to leave my job so that I might follow in his footsteps. Luckily for me, Bill’s message also shows us that we don’t need to do anything that drastic. There is always something we can do right in our own backyard that will make a difference in people’s lives. It is my hope that in writing this letter and offering you a complimentary copy of MAKE THE IMPOSSIBLE POSSIBLE, you too will be inspired by his remarkable life and share it with your blog readers. I look forward to hearing from you and getting your mailing address to send you a free copy of this amazing new book. To find out more about Bill, the book and view a video of him please visit www.bill-strickland.org. To see more about the center in Pittsburgh watch: http://youtube.com/watch?v=qg4bqejzCkc Best, Meredith McGinnis Associate Director of Marketing Doubleday 1745 Broadway New York, NY 10019 Tel: 212-782-8967 E: mmcginnis@randomhouse.com I saw your post on THREE CUPS OF TEA and decided to write to tell you about a book that Doubleday is publishing MAKE THE IMPOSSIBLE POSSIBLE by Bill Strickland

Last November I flew to Pittsburgh to meet Bill Strickland. All I knew was that he had built a center in the middle of the ghetto, six blocks from where he grew up, and “was saving the lives of troubled youths and disadvantaged adults through arts and education.” Exactly what that meant didn’t hit home for me until I stepped foot inside his building and met the man himself.

Bill started off his center, The Manchester Craftsman’s Guild in a row-house that was donated by the local church. His method for getting kids out of trouble and off the street was simple: physically take them and show them how to work with clay. As word traveled from person to person and school to school, he no longer had to go seeking them; they came to him and his little center grew to become a world-class facility.

Designed by one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s students, the center is bathed in sunlight despite the cold and snowy November day, fresh flowers are everywhere, and a buzz of activity from both students and adults is in the air. The flowers are not just any flowers, but prize-winning orchids grown in their state-of-the-art greenhouse just next door. Some might ask what a poverty program needs a greenhouse for and to that Bill would be the first to say that it is NOT a poverty program. It is a training program for poor people and why shouldn’t poor people be given a sanctuary from the streets where they see no light ahead of them? By teaching them horticulture, along with culinary, computer, mathematics, chemistry, ceramics, photography, and much more, Bill is helping to change the conversation and help them see that they have a future outside of what they know. In building this world-class facility, he is helping to create world-class citizens.

Over the years I have worked with many different authors, all with their own unique backgrounds. Bill is the first author whose story has brought tears to my eyes, has received a standing ovation at every speech I have seen him give, and has even tempted me to leave my job so that I might follow in his footsteps. Luckily for me, Bill’s message also shows us that we don’t need to do anything that drastic. There is always something we can do right in our own backyard that will make a difference in people’s lives. It is my hope that in writing this letter and offering you a complimentary copy of MAKE THE IMPOSSIBLE POSSIBLE, you too will be inspired by his remarkable life and share it with your blog readers.

I look forward to hearing from you and getting your mailing address to send you a free copy of this amazing new book.

To find out more about Bill, the book and view a video of him please visit http://www.bill-strickland.org.

To see more about the center in Pittsburgh watch: http://youtube.com/watch?v=qg4bqejzCkc

Best,
Meredith McGinnis
Associate Director of Marketing
Doubleday 1745 Broadway New York, NY 10019
Tel: 212-782-8967
E: mmcginnis@randomhouse.com

]]> By: Kerry http://www.girldetective.net/?p=1182&cpage=1#comment-10160 Kerry Sun, 28 Oct 2007 17:52:18 +0000 http://www.girldetective.net/?p=1182#comment-10160 My hubby received this book as a gift from his mom last Christmas. He loved it and passed it on to me. I loved it, too! The story is so compelling and important. The work that one person can do to change the day-to-day lives of others! I'm glad you enjoyed it, too. My hubby received this book as a gift from his mom last Christmas. He loved it and passed it on to me. I loved it, too! The story is so compelling and important. The work that one person can do to change the day-to-day lives of others!

I’m glad you enjoyed it, too.

]]> By: Literary Feline http://www.girldetective.net/?p=1182&cpage=1#comment-10133 Literary Feline Sat, 27 Oct 2007 20:45:03 +0000 http://www.girldetective.net/?p=1182#comment-10133 I have been considering this book for awhile now. It sounds like it would be quite interesting. Thank you for the review! I have been considering this book for awhile now. It sounds like it would be quite interesting. Thank you for the review!

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