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1: amazingggggggg book!!!
Honestly this is the first book besides a text book that I have been able to read and enjoy probably since I was in middle school. I'm a pre-med student hoping to go to medical school and I honestly never thought I could read a book for mere enjoyment. I received this book yesterday and finished it today. I was so captivated by the story and how real dr. farmers character was portrayed by kidder. This book is most definitely a "must read" for anyone who is looking to pursuing a career in any aspect of health care. Most enjoyable read and I would recommend it to anyone... but hey what do I know... this is the first book i've read since goosebumps "the blob"!!
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2: Absolutely Outstanding!
One of the best works of nonfiction we have ever read and a truly inspiring story of what genius + boundless caring can accomplish.
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3: great subject, great writer
Loved this book, and especially loved the subject. Tracy Kidder is, not surprisingly given his track record, an accomplished and skillful writer. He tells the story of Paul Farmer and, while he is part of the story, he is careful to never become the story. The focus is always on Dokte Paul.
Paul Farmer is a character who will haunt you, if you have any inclination to serve others. He does so completely and thoughtfully and, at the same time, irrationally. He treats his patients in Haiti with dignity and passion.
I highly recommend this book. It's hard to resist the combination of a compelling subject and a masterful writer.
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4: amazing man doing amazing things
a really wonderful look at the work of Dr. Paul Farmer an amazing physician who has contributed greatly to help treat Aids and TB in parts of the world where noone believes they can be treated. This book will make you reexamine some of your beliefs about access to healthcare--both for the poor in this country and around the world.
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5: Heartwarming Story
An excellent story of the impact one dedicated person can have on the world around us.
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