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

I had to read this book for a Sociology class and was glad I purchased it. It is the story of Dr. Paul Farmer and his desire to cure the sick and the poor. He managed to see what so many fail to see. That you are just as sick if you are poor and maybe even more so because you cannot afford the needed medicine. This book will break you heart when you read how these people live.

Simply put it is partly the story of a doctor, a social entrepreneur, of Haiti, of public health policy and of a non-profit organization which has changed the world. Inspiring and also eye opening to those of us who tend to blindly believe in the wisdom of market driven, rational decisions.

I recommend this book to everyone I meet who reads. Mountains Beyond Mountains describes a modern day miracle. In a world where there is very little to look up to, this book inspires. I particularly love Dr. Farmers focus on the individual. Image what the world would be like if each one of us was as passionate and devoted to helping those around us who were in need. I whole-heartedly recommend this book.

I had to have this book for a class I am taking in college. If you don't mind someone trying to indoctrinate you, it is a pretty good book. The medical jargon gets a little confusing at times, but nothing that will hinder you from enjoying the rest of the book.

I just finished this great book about an American doctor's tireless
attempts to serve the poor in Haiti, Peru, Russia, and elsewhere. He
ends up not only helping hundreds of thousands of people but also
influencing public health policy around the world re: AIDS and TB. An
inspiring read with a lot of insights for activists and anyone trying
to change the world for the better.