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Mountains Beyond Mountains

Tracy Kidder

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

Tracy Kidder

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Mountains Beyond Mountains Essay Topics

1.

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?

3.

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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