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4.2 AVERAGE
4.2 AVERAGE
"Never underestimate the ability of a small group of committed individuals to change the world. ... Indeed they are the only ones who ever have."
Incredible story, an eye-opening perspective and in-depth insight into how passion can lead to purpose, and that purpose can have such far-reaching meaningful effects on so many. For anyone remotely interested in public health, or someone like me who has been fortunate to engage first-hand in so many smaller but similar efforts, this story will hit close to your heart. Thanks Sanjay for this recommendation, it doesn't just deserve one read but many because I am sure at different times, different things will stand out as important - so much to imbibe and absorb from this. :)
Incredible story, an eye-opening perspective and in-depth insight into how passion can lead to purpose, and that purpose can have such far-reaching meaningful effects on so many. For anyone remotely interested in public health, or someone like me who has been fortunate to engage first-hand in so many smaller but similar efforts, this story will hit close to your heart. Thanks Sanjay for this recommendation, it doesn't just deserve one read but many because I am sure at different times, different things will stand out as important - so much to imbibe and absorb from this. :)
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What an incredible story. Definitely earned its Pulitzer, in my awed opinion. The book elicited some slight feelings of intimidation, as I wondered how the heck I could ever start to make any kind of contribution to the world as Paul Farmer has. But mostly it was inspiring. Act on your beliefs and do good as best you can.
From a journalistic standpoint, this book is an example of what I'd like to do someday. To spend so much time and energy on what project is beautiful.
From a journalistic standpoint, this book is an example of what I'd like to do someday. To spend so much time and energy on what project is beautiful.
Paul Farmer is an amazing person and Tracy Kidder tells his life story in an extremely engaging way. This book inspired me to try to do more and to seriously question people when they say something can't be done.
Perhaps it is my intense interest in some of the subjects of this book (infectious diseases, epidemiology) that bias my rating, but I really enjoyed reading this book. I was not completely enamored with Paul Farmer. He has some traits and ideas that irked me, but his story is fascinating.
I have a new hero, his name is Paul Farmer. This book is his story, about how he went to spend time in Haiti as a student, and decided, as a young man, that he wanted to serve the people of Haiti who had very little access to health care. A medical anthropologist as well as an MD, Farmer is renowned in the world of global health, both for his work in Haiti, his founding of Partners in Health, and his work to eradicate drug resistant TB.
Farmer, during the time of this book, divides his time between Boston and Haiti, often flying to Haiti after a full day working at Brigham's Hospital. I believe he now resides in Rwanda, and I would like to know more about what brought him to Rwanda and what his current mission involves.
It does me good to know that there are people like Paul Farmer in the world, who selflessly give of themselves for the betterment of the poor, the disenfranchised. He's not the only one doing the work, but his skill, determination and commitment help inspire and draw others to join him.
As a health care professional I have often dreamed of working with people in great need, and reading this book inspires me to make that dream a reality.
Farmer, during the time of this book, divides his time between Boston and Haiti, often flying to Haiti after a full day working at Brigham's Hospital. I believe he now resides in Rwanda, and I would like to know more about what brought him to Rwanda and what his current mission involves.
It does me good to know that there are people like Paul Farmer in the world, who selflessly give of themselves for the betterment of the poor, the disenfranchised. He's not the only one doing the work, but his skill, determination and commitment help inspire and draw others to join him.
As a health care professional I have often dreamed of working with people in great need, and reading this book inspires me to make that dream a reality.
Such an inspiring story. It really makes me think differently about poverty and world health. Interesting to note too that Jim Kim, one of the co-founders of PIH, was just chosen to be the new president of the World Bank.
I enjoyed learning more about diseases like TB and MDR-TB, but otherwise this book was mostly about Paul Farmer's life and philosophies, which I didn't take much away from.
A great biography about a remarkable physician! I’m not the biggest biography person, but this may be the exception. Feeling a lot of gratitude for what Dr. Farmer did for public, global, and individual health. Recommend for people studying/interested in public health, access to care, and fans of biographies.
Very educational book about health disparities in Haiti and elsewhere in the world.