Summary:
The book exposes the alleged fabrications and mismanagement of funds by Greg Mortenson, co-author of "Three Cups of Tea," within his charity, the Central Asia Institute, which was supposed to build schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan. It scrutinizes Mortenson's claims about his experiences in those countries and the effectiveness and existence of the schools his charity claimed to have established.
Key points:
1. Fact Misrepresentation: The book discusses Greg Mortenson's alleged fabrication of experiences in Pakistan and Afghanistan to gain support for his organization, CAI.
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