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Mountains Beyond Mountains

The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World

13 minTracy Kidder

What's it about

Ever wonder if one person can truly change the world? Discover the incredible true story of Dr. Paul Farmer, a visionary doctor who defied all odds to bring lifesaving healthcare to the world's poorest communities, proving that passion and persistence can overcome any obstacle. You'll learn his radical yet simple strategies for building health systems from the ground up in places like Haiti and Peru. Uncover the mindset that fueled his quest to cure infectious diseases and challenge the belief that some lives are worth less than others. This is your blueprint for making an impact.

Meet the author

Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winner Tracy Kidder is a master of immersive nonfiction, celebrated for his deeply human portraits of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. A Vietnam veteran and Harvard graduate, Kidder spent years shadowing Dr. Paul Farmer across the globe, from Haiti to Peru to Russia. This firsthand experience allowed him to intimately document Farmer's relentless, world-changing quest to bring medical care to the poor, resulting in this powerful and inspiring account of a modern-day saint.

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