Mountains beyond mountains
By: Tracy Kidder.
Edition: Random House deluxe trade pbk. ed.
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
Published: 2009
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 332
ISBN-13: 9780812980554
Subjects: Farmer, Paul, -- 1959-; Physicians -- Biography; Missionaries, Medical -- Biography; Poor -- Medical care; Right to health care; Human rights
Genres: Biography
Description: This magnificent, inspiring account of Dr. Paul Farmer shows how radical change can be fostered in situations that seem insurmountable, and how one person can make a difference in solving global health problems.

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. This 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 only real nation is humanity." At the heart of this book is the example of a life based on hope and on an understanding of the truth of the Haitian proverb "Beyond mountains there are mountains"--As you solve one problem, another problem presents itself, and so you go on and try to solve that one too. --- from publisher's description.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.