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Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World
Mountains Beyond Mountains The Quest of Dr Paul Farmer a Man Who Would Cure the World
Author: Tracy Kidder
In medical school, Paul Farmer found his life's calling: to cure infectious diseases and to bring the lifesaving tools of modern medicine to those who need them most. Kidder's magnificent account takes us from Harvard to Haiti, Peru, Cuba, and Russia as Farmer changes minds and practices through his dedication to the philosophy that the ...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780812980554
ISBN-10: 0812980557
Publication Date: 8/25/2009
Pages: 352
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  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
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4.5 stars, based on 13 ratings
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio CD
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 bettyatlanta avatar reviewed Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World on + 9 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Dr. Paul Farmer is an amazing man. In this well-written book by a Harvard journalist, we read the readable story of "Dr. Paul." While a student at Harvard Medical School, Farmer opened a clinic for the poor in Haiti. He endures what many of us would find to be horrible conditions to provide great medical care to those who can pay nothing. Farmer also shows how one man can take on the WHO to treat those with Multi-Drug Resistant TB. Fair Warning: reading this book will make you feel you do too little for others.
reviewed Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World on + 29 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Paul Farmer is a role model for altruism, intelligence and drive. A fascinating biography of a living hero.
oscarsdream avatar reviewed Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World on + 15 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
loved this book, very inspiring. He is amazing to read about, and it's very inspiring how Dr Farmer gives his whole life to helping the people of haiti and improving healthcare. I highly recommend this book.
reviewed Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World on + 11 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This book moved me, fascinated me, made me feel more than a little selfish. Now I buy it for all my students who are considering medicine (and Rural Studio books for all my students considering architecture).
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 reviewed Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World on + 373 more book reviews
An unbelievable story of dedication and commitment of a Doctor, Paul Farmer and his battle to care for poor and destitute people in Haiti, Peru, Cuba, Russia
confuzzledbooks avatar reviewed Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World on + 486 more book reviews
In this non-fiction semi biography of Dr. Paul Farmer who has gone to great feats to helps those afflicted with TB and other life-threatening diseases in 3rd world countries.

The way author Tracy Kidder describes Dr. Farmer scheduled his time and hours from country to country sounded exhausting. Dr. Farmer's drive is something I think most people wish they had, including myself. He seemed to have great persistence and drive to not only heal and help so many but to also encourage others to do the same.

This was my first book by Tracey Kidder and the book was interesting but the way the book was written was almost like a list of what Dr. Paul Farmer had done with his life. I feel I wanted more descriptions of people and situations not just âThis guy was great at this.â. For me, this was a long-winded story with no actual story.

Even though I did not enjoy this book it does not mean I would not try another book by this author. I read this as part of the Life's Library book club and to be honest, I do not read that much non-fiction so maybe this, not a book I was going to like even if it was written differently.
hharris avatar reviewed Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World on + 46 more book reviews
I shouldn't have waited to read this. This is an excellent book with an objective view.
reviewed Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World on + 3 more book reviews
Great book about a wonderful doctor that readily and selflessly gave everything he could to help so many people suffering from curable disease. I hope there are more like him out there.
reviewed Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World on
One of the most moving books I have ever read. The dedication of Dr. Farmer is well-documented thanks to Tracy Kidder's profile in this book. I will read over and over...so that I do not forget that one person's efforts can and do make a difference.
reviewed Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World on + 6 more book reviews
Excellent book to read concerning the issues in Haiti. The issues with TB presented in this book are likely compounded with the earthquake there in January 10.


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