56 pages • 1 hour read
Tracy KidderMountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World
Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2003A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
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Where does the title Mountains Beyond Mountains come from? What are the phrase’s origins, and how do they apply to Farmer’s journey?
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What is Farmer’s medical philosophy? Discuss the inspirations that influence it and how he differs from others in his field. Why does he insist on personally working with patients?
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Explain Kidder’s impression of Farmer. Why is Kidder reluctant to challenge Farmer’s philosophy? How does Farmer view the author, and do Kidder’s views change over time?
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