Mountains Beyond Mountains
Tracy Kidder
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Mountains Beyond Mountains
by Tracy Kidder
Published
2009
Publisher
Ag'endah
Pages
324
ISBN-13
9789659126019
Description
At the center of Mountains Beyond Mountains stands Paul Farmer. Doctor, Harvard professor, renowned infectious-disease specialist, anthropologist, the recipient of a MacArthur "genius" grant, world-class Robin Hood, Farmer was brought up in a bus and on a boat, and in medical school 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. Mountains Beyond Mountains takes us from Harvard to Haiti, Peru, Cuba, and Russia as Farmer changes minds and practices through his dedication to the philosophy that "the only real nation is humanity"—a philosophy that is embodied in the small public charity he founded, Partners in Health. He enlists the help of the Gates Foundation, George Soros, the U.N.’s World Health Organization, and others in his quest to cure the world. At the heart of this book is the example of a life based on hope, and on an understanding of the truth of the Haitian proverb "Beyond mountains there are mountains": as you solve one problem, another problem presents itself, and so you go on and try to solve that one too.
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How many pages are in Mountains Beyond Mountains?
This edition of Mountains Beyond Mountains has approximately 324 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Mountains Beyond Mountains?
For most readers, Mountains Beyond Mountains typically takes between 6h 45m and 4h 30m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 81,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 24m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 81,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Mountains Beyond Mountains?
The estimated word count for Mountains Beyond Mountains is approximately 81,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Mountains Beyond Mountains?
Mountains Beyond Mountains was written by Tracy Kidder.
When was Mountains Beyond Mountains published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2009. The original work may have been published on a different date.