Mountains Beyond Mountains

One doctor's quest to heal the world

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'Inspirational ... I can't recommend this book highly enough' Bill Gates Profound and powerful, Mountains Beyond Mountains takes us from Harvard to Haiti, Peru, Cuba and Russia, as the charismatic but flawed genius Dr Paul Farmer challenges widely-held preconceptions about poverty and healthcare. As a medical student, Farmer found his life's calling: to cure infectious diseases and to bring the lifesaving tools of modern medicine - so readily available in the developed world - to those who need them most. Beginning in Haiti, he tackles the conditions that contribute to so many unnecessary deaths with his trademark combination of world-class expertise, unlimited compassion, and the unstinting dedication of friends and colleagues. Tracy Kidder's magnificent and moving account shows how, from achieving this modest dream, one person can make a difference in solving global problems through a clear-eyed understanding of the interaction of politics, wealth, social systems and medicine.
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Authors:
Kidder, Tracy
Year Published:
2011
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Format:
Paperback
ISBN:
9781846684319
Number of Pages:
336
Publication Date:
13/01/2011
Publisher:
Profile Books Ltd
Place of Publication:
London
Publication Date:
13/01/2011
SKU:
9781846684319

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