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Mountains Beyond Mountains
The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World
Book • 2003
This book tells the true story of Dr. Paul Farmer, who has dedicated his life to serving the poor and demonstrating that the health of a nation’s people is deeply intertwined with its culture and political history.
Kidder follows Farmer from his early days at Duke University and Harvard Medical School to his work in Haiti, Peru, and Russia, highlighting his innovative approaches to treating infectious diseases such as tuberculosis and AIDS.
Farmer's relentless fight for health equity and his commitment to social justice are central themes, showcasing his tireless efforts to bring modern medical care to those who need it most.
Kidder follows Farmer from his early days at Duke University and Harvard Medical School to his work in Haiti, Peru, and Russia, highlighting his innovative approaches to treating infectious diseases such as tuberculosis and AIDS.
Farmer's relentless fight for health equity and his commitment to social justice are central themes, showcasing his tireless efforts to bring modern medical care to those who need it most.
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Mentioned in 2 episodes
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when discussing an athlete's reflection on life decisions and Paul Farmer's humanitarian work.


David Roche

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91. Building Aerobic Monsters, Shining Your Light, and Fun (sometimes!) Adulting Fails
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in the context of discussing the limitations of individual-level interventions in addressing health disparities.


Arturo Baiocchi

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Jonathan Metzl, “The Protest Psychosis: How Schizophrenia Became a Black Disease” (Beacon Press, 2010)
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as a transformative book about Dr. Paul Farmer's public health advocacy.


Jon Jachimowicz

You 2.0: The Passion Pill
Mentioned by Jenny Heller in the context of discussing the challenges of scaling non-profit initiatives.

[REPLAY] - Jennifer Heller – Thinking it Through (Capital Allocators, EP.07)
Mentioned by Jenny Heller in the context of discussing the challenges of scaling non-profit initiatives.

[REPLAY] - Jennifer Heller – Thinking it Through (Capital Allocators, EP.07)
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as an inspiring book about making the world a better place.

Kimberly Clausing

Why Trump’s Tariffs Won’t Work