Mountains Beyond Mountains: Healing the World: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer
by Tracy Kidder
Paperback Library Binding Hardcover Audio CD Kindle EditionMountains Beyond Mountains: Healing the World: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer is a non-fictional book authored by Tracy Kidder. The book details the story of Dr. Paul Farmer, a physician and anthropologist who is dedicated to healing impoverished communities around the world. Dr. Farmer co-founded Partners In Health, a non-profit organization that provides medical care and advocacy to underserved populations. Kidder chronicles Dr. Farmer's journey from his early days as a medical student to his work in Haiti, Peru, and Russia, highlighting his relentless commitment to ensuring that everyone receives adequate health care regardless of their social or economic status. The book is a compelling testament to the power of determination and compassion in the face of adversity, and it offers a gripping portrayal of one man's quest to heal the world.
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