Mountains Beyond Mountains

The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World
by Kidder, Tracy
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    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, ...
 
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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
Portions copyright 2005 Muze Inc. All rights reserved.

 

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Overall Rating: 5

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kadbones from Bay Area, Aug 28, 2007

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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