Mountains Beyond Mountains
The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the Worldby Kidder, Tracy
Description:
Dr. Paul Farmer of Massachusetts began working in Haiti in 1982, providing health care for peasants who can't afford doctors to treat the diseases that are rampant there, including TB. In 1993 Farmer was given a MacArthur Foundation genius grant, which he has used to further his work in Haiti. Tracy Kidder followed Farmer on his rounds and on his fundraising travels around the world, and he tells Farmer's story with the same zeal he brought to his Pulitzer Prize-winning THE SOUL OF A NEW MACHINE. A New York Times Notable Book for 2003.
- Author:
- Kidder, Tracy
- ISBN:
- 9780812973013
- Format:
- Paperback
- Pages:
- 322
- Publish Date:
- 08/01/2004
- Publisher:
- Random House Inc
- Language:
- English
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This book was chosen by San Diego State University for their summer reading selection for all students and faculty. Our decision to buy Mountains Beyond Mountains at Overstock was simple because of their low price and quick delivery. The book is inspiring and uplifting.
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This story of one man making a difference in the world is truly inspirational.. Utter selflessness and total commitment drive Dr. Paul Farmer into some of the poorest and hopeless regions of the globe. With hard work and determination he changes lives. If you don't come away from this book feeling just a little shocked by the deplorable conditions that much of the world's populations faces everyday you are stronger--or more clueless--than I.
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