Rainy Day Reads

I have just written a glowing review of this book as I thoroughly enjoyed it. But as I went to check out the website and possibly make a donation, I found that this book and its subject, Greg Mortenson, has been the subject of controversy involving lies and misappropriation of charity funds.   I read 2 or 3 articles and the main points can be found in this one by Jon Krakauer.  I read this book as part of my bingo reading challenge for the year, i.e. reading a non-fiction book. I have read other non-fiction books this year, but I haven’t really had too much to say about them or otherwise they have been part of other reading lists/challenges.  This book chronicles the work of Greg Mortenson, an American who almost accidentally starts a charity to build schools in Pakistan’s rural parts.  As it turns out the starting point of this tale of bravery and hard work is a complete lie. The book begins with Mortenson, weak and tired, stumbling down th...