Three Cups of Deceit

Have you ever been captivated by a story of heroism, only to wonder if it's too good to be true? Jon Krakauer’s investigation into Greg Mortenson's celebrated humanitarian work reveals the shocking truth behind the myth, forcing you to question everything you thought you knew about a global icon. Discover the unsettling facts Krakauer uncovered about Mortenson's bestselling memoir, "Three Cups of Tea." You'll learn how fabricated stories and financial misdeeds built a celebrated charity, exposing the dangerous line between inspirational narrative and outright deception. This is the story behind the story.

Jon Krakauer is the acclaimed author of the international bestseller Into Thin Air, renowned for his meticulous investigative journalism and gripping narrative storytelling. A lifelong mountaineer and journalist for Outside magazine, his deep personal experience with the climbing world gave him a unique and critical perspective to investigate the celebrated humanitarian Greg Mortenson. This background drove him to uncover the complex truths and falsehoods behind the Central Asia Institute's story, resulting in the exposé Three Cups of Deceit.