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“Funny, touching, tragic….A remarkable tale of corruption, child trafficking and civil war in a far away land—and one man’s extraordinary quest to reunite lost Nepalese children with their parents.”
—Neil White, author of In the Sanctuary of Outcasts
Little Princes is the epic story of Conor Grennan’s battle to save the lost children of Nepal and how he found himself in the process. Part Three Cups of Tea, part Into Thin Air, Grennan’s remarkable memoir is at once gripping and inspirational, and it carries us deep into an exotic world that most readers know little about.
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"A nice heartwarming story of the recovery of stolen Nepalese children, from their rescue and care to the discovery of their families and reestablished communications. It is appaling what some people do to children for financial advantage. I felt for the parents, who were often duped into believing what they were initially doing was for the benefit of their children, only to lose contact with them. It is hard to imagine the continued poverty and isloation in many parts of the world. It is also encouraging to know that there are many people who give theirselves to humanitarian efforts all over the globe. This story ends well, while so many others don't. I hope the book succeeds in garnering more attention and funds to improve life in Nepal and other impoverished nations. I think this book is better than THREE CUPS, and hopefully more truthful."
— Jim (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Grennan’s work is by turns self-pokingly humorous, exciting, and inspiring.”
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“[Grennan] details the incredible stories of families caught in a civil war, frightened and anxious about the future of their children, and the endearing resiliency of the children themselves, many of them traumatized by war, enslavement, and separation from their families.”
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“With an animated voice, Conor Grenann adds another level of depth and poignancy to the story of his efforts to help Nepalese children…In narrating the book, he conveys a palpable sincerity in his tone and emphasis. In particular, one can hear the smile in his voice when he relays anecdotes about the children.”
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“Grennan is the rare author who can aptly and skillfully tell of his own awakening; he beautifully and melodiously renders the many accents he encountered along his journey. Listeners will be moved; for anyone interested in Nepalese history, humanitarian work, and meaningful self-betterment.”
— Library Journal
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A New York Times bestseller
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Selected for the February 2011 Indie Next List
Little Princes Listener Reviews
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" Highly recommended for the adoption reading challenge, though as with several other books I'm maybe stretching the "adoption" definition a bit. This is one (straight, white, American) man's story of how he got involved with an orphanage in Nepal and then ended up starting a foundation to help reunify the kids in that orphanage and other trafficked Nepalese children with their families. "
— Thorn, 2/14/2014 -
" LOVED everything about this book! HIGHLY recommend. I have been to Kathmandu and trekked the Annapurna circuit, so the Nepali people have a special place in my heart. I LOVED reading about the amazing work Conor and his colleagues did for the Nepali children. We need MORE people like him in this world. Making a real difference. What a wonderful book! I bought it on a whim for my birthday, and I am so glad I did! "
— BeccaJane, 2/11/2014 -
" Another book that introduces us to a country rarely in the news, whose inner turmoils the news rarely covers with children whose plights we really get to know. "
— Margo, 2/10/2014 -
" Excellent. Seldom does a nonfiction book become so engrossing that I can't put it down. This one did. I loved how real and not preachy or perfect Connor is. I see my world differently. Thanks Connor Grennan for sharing your story and the children's. "
— Atl, 1/26/2014 -
" After volunteering twice at the Little Princes orphange, he starts a non-profit to find 7 missing children. "
— Mckinley, 1/25/2014 -
" The author has a very friendly style, and does a great job describing his adventures (and the deep love he developed) working with "orphans" (who weren't really orphans at all, it turned out) in rural Nepal. It was a bit like Three Cups of Tea, minus the hagiography. "
— Alesa, 1/11/2014 -
" I picked up this book because I thought I was going to learn about children of Nepal, but all the author could talk about was himself, so now I know all about Conor Grennan and not much about the children ! Is that a good read? I'd say no. "
— Lailee, 1/10/2014 -
" Loved it. So it better be true..... "
— Heather, 1/8/2014 -
" This is a touching story of the lost children of Napal taken and used by child trafficers and the rescue of some of them. "
— Sandra, 1/4/2014 -
" This easily could have gone the way of "eat, pray, love" (barf) but he keeps his ego in check and sticks to the facts. Amazing story of reunion between trafficked Nepali children and their families. "
— Stepha, 12/9/2013 -
" Inspiring - Worth participating in Grennan's adventure and life's work. "
— Joanie, 12/4/2013 -
" The writing style (or maybe the author himself) wasn't my favorite, but his story and his work in Nepal are inspiring and make this book well worth the read! "
— Mandy, 12/2/2013 -
" I loved this book. at the beginning I thought the guy was an ass bit it made me laugh! the guy had no idea what he was getting into. then I found it such a heartwarming story. I cried everytime they found a child. excellent book!! "
— Stephanie, 11/30/2013 -
" A beautifully moving story, it really touched my heart. Favorite book I've read this summer! "
— Lucinda, 10/30/2013 -
" I thought this was a fascinating book and project. Sort of another Greg Mortensen (3 Cups of Tea) book but different and easier to read. "
— Charlene, 8/31/2013 -
" This was an amazing book, talking about the story of a man who has worked with Children in Nepal helping kids who have been trafficked. I really enjoyed reading this book and this is really inspiring. One of the most inspiring and great books I have read. amazing read and so interesting. "
— Rachel, 6/23/2013 -
" I felt like I was sitting next to my best friend at a bar while he was telling me his stories about saving the world. Very funny and inspiring. "
— Chris, 6/14/2013 -
" Near story about how one man volunteered at an orphanage and it changed his life! A true recollection of his journey. Very heartwarming! "
— Jen, 6/9/2013 -
" A truly beautiful book and incredibly inspiring. "
— Teresa, 1/23/2013 -
" This is the best book I've read in my entire life. The first book that actually made me tear up once I had finished it because I felt like I was part of the story, and it was over for me too. Short and simple: don't believe me, pick this up for yourself and see. You won't regret it. "
— Spencer, 11/10/2012 -
" An interesting story but the author had some issues. His story seemed more like one told by someone who was not very mature. "
— Deb, 8/20/2012 -
" A young American finds himself in the middle of a child-trafficking scheme in Nepal. If you liked Three Cups of Tea, you'll love this. "
— Janna, 8/9/2012 -
" I cannot recommend this book more highly!! "
— Sarah, 6/6/2012 -
" Excellent inspirational story! Well written and engaging- I highly recommend this book "
— Laura, 6/5/2012 -
" Inspiring & educational read about a man who devoted himself to reuniting Nepalese orphans with their parents. "
— Holli, 4/16/2012 -
" Since I work with many Nepali students at the university this book had great interest to me. It's a wonderful read. I hope others will read it to become aware of the difficulties in Nepal, similar to the plight of Afghan and Pakistan parents. Heartbreaking and Heartwarming at the same time. "
— Dianna, 6/30/2011 -
" A good story of a man who opens an orphanage in Nepal. Did a good job of explaining what happened during the Maoist Revolt. However, he talks way too much about his girlfriend/wife and the book is a little self indulgent. "
— Arielle, 6/29/2011 -
" Absolutely loved this book, one of my favorites! "
— Kathleen, 6/28/2011 -
" If you liked Three Cups of Tea, you'll love Little Princes. "
— Gina, 6/27/2011 -
" Heartwarming, plus I learned more about Nepal than I ever thought I would. A bit predictably happy, but I suppose that's excusable. "
— Alexa, 6/27/2011 -
" Really enjoyed reading about Conor's work with the orphans of Nepal. The resilience of these orphans and the dedication of Conor to help them was inspiring. A book worth recommending. "
— Steve, 6/27/2011 -
" Wonderful book! A reality check on our prosperity in this country and the idea that really we have NOTHING to complain about!! Really wish I was heading to Nepal sometime soon!! Highly recommend this book! <br/> "
— AnnMarie, 6/22/2011 -
" It shows that we can change the world in small steps.<br/>I applause the commitment made to the children of Nepal "
— Grandma, 6/22/2011 -
" This was the "Fairfax Reads" 2011 selection by the Fairfax County Public Library for the adult summer reading list. So I thought it would be pretty good, and it was. "
— Lisa, 6/22/2011 -
" Great book of a young man who goes above and beyond to save children in Nepal. It is well written and enjoyable as well as touching in many parts. "
— Helen, 6/21/2011
About Conor Grennan
Conor Grennan, author of the memoir Little Princes, spent eight years at the EastWest Institute (EWI), both in Prague and the EU Office in Brussels, where he served as Deputy Director for the Security and Governance Program. In 2004, he left EWI to travel the world and volunteer in Nepal. He would eventually return to Nepal and found Next Generation Nepal, an organization dedicated to reconnecting trafficked children with their families and combating the root causes of child trafficking in rural villages in Nepal. He was based in the capital of Kathmandu until September 2007 where he was the Executive Director of Next Generation Nepal. Conor now serves on the Board of Next Generation Nepal, together with his wife Liz. He lives in Connecticut with his wife and two children.