Mountains Beyond Mountains
The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, A Man Who Would Cure the World
The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, A Man Who Would Cure the World
This young readers' adaptation of Tracy Kidder's book describes how in medical school Dr. Farmer found his life's calling, to diagnose and cure infectious diseases and to bring the lifesaving tools of modern medicine to those who need them most.
Traces the efforts of Dr. Paul Farmer to transform healthcare on a global scale, documenting his visits to some of the world's most impoverished regions and the unconventional methods that enabled him to improve and save lives.
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[b:Mountains beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, A Man Who Would Cure the World 10235 Mountains beyond Mountains The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, A Man Who Would Cure the World Tracy Kidder http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1320524223s/10235.jpg 1639628] is one of my favorite books, so when I saw they had created an edition “Adapted for Young People” I bought it for our library's teen collection & was eager to read it and see how it compared to the original. I didn't do a side-by-side reading or anything but I definitely remember certain favorite bits that were cut out–such as the part about Paul Farmer's love of People magazine. One on hand, I think details like that might be some of the most appealing to young readers. On the other hand, I'm also pretty sure that a lot of the more complicated medical, political, & historical information was cut. As is, there's enough to give “young readers” a good taste of what an inspirational figure Paul Farmer is without getting too tangled up in details of Haitian history... of course, I personally think most young readers would benefit from getting the fuller picture from the adult version, but this was a quick read that overall captured the essence of the original story. Hurrah!
