Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World
Why I recommend it
Kidder’s portrait of Paul Farmer brings medicine, inequality, and commitment into the same story. It asks what it means to take other people’s suffering seriously.
What stayed with me
Good intentions only go so far. Farmer’s life pushes the question of what we’re willing to do about the things we say matter.
Who it’s useful for
Readers interested in global health, biography, and service.
A tension or limitation
The focus on Farmer can overshadow the communities and colleagues doing the work with him.