Mountains Beyond Mountains

10/1/2010

Mountains Beyond Mountains tells the story of Dr. Paul Farmer, a physician who has made it his mission to cure infectious diseases and bring modern medicine to the world's poorest communities. This gripping account takes the reader on a journey from Harvard to Haiti, Peru, Cuba, and Russia alongside Farmer as he dedicates his life to improving healthcare for those in need. Tracy Kidder writes with clarity and compassion, exposing the complexities of poverty, politics, money, and social systems as they relate to global health. Drawing on interviews and first-hand experience, Mountains Beyond Mountains is a powerful reminder that one person can make a difference, and a call to action to join the quest for a healthier, more equitable world.

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