56 pages 1 hour read

Tracy Kidder

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

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2003

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Essay Topics

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Where does the title Mountains Beyond Mountains come from? What are the phrase’s origins, and how do they apply to Farmer’s journey?

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What is Farmer’s medical philosophy? Discuss the inspirations that influence it and how he differs from others in his field. Why does he insist on personally working with patients?

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Explain Kidder’s impression of Farmer. Why is Kidder reluctant to challenge Farmer’s philosophy? How does Farmer view the author, and do Kidder’s views change over time?

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