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This is a book about a doctor who decided to make a difference in a huge way. He is clearly a very dedicated, clever and innovative man, who has become an expert in HIV/AIDS and TB, the evil twins of poverty, and found ways to push back the frontiers of treatment in poor countries where help was desperately needed. He also doesn't seem to need to sleep.
So why the 3 stars? I had to read this book in small bites, so it took me a long time. I found the hero worship of the author for his subject qu ...more
So why the 3 stars? I had to read this book in small bites, so it took me a long time. I found the hero worship of the author for his subject qu ...more
This is what life is about! Perfect timing for reading this as I am two months into my new career in International health. Paul Farmer, I bow down. And Tracy Kidder, bravo!
Interesting biography of Paul Farmer, a physician who has dedicated his life to providing medical help for impoverished people in Haiti
One of the best books I've read in a long time. This read like a novel...not too technical. If you've been to Haiti this is a must.
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This is very well written - definitely not a fast read - some parts flow fast than others - it's really a testament to an incredible human - I enjoyed learning so much about TB and Multi Drug Resistant (MDR) TB.
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Farmer is clearly an amazingly devoted physician, and his story is a fascinating one. This book demonstrates exactly why health problems and infectious diseases in poor nations matter more than we think.
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610.92 CLAY-LOV, HCLS-HA
921 Farmer FAY-PT, FA
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