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| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| ISBN 13 | 9780812973013 |
| Book Subtitle | The Quest Of Dr. Paul Farmer, A Man Who Would Cure The World |
| Book Description | [A] masterpiece . . . an astonishing book that will leave you questioning your own life and political views . . . Kidder opens a window into Farmer's soul, letting the reader peek in and see what truly makes the good doctor tick.--Nicholas Thomas, USA Today , , In medical school, Paul Farmer found his life's calling: to cure infectious diseases and to bring the lifesaving tools of modern medicine to those who need them most. Tracy Kidder's magnificent account shows how one person can make a difference in solving global health problems through a clear-eyed understanding of the interaction of politics, wealth, social systems, and disease. Profound and powerful, Mountains Beyond Mountains takes us from Harvard to Haiti, Peru, Cuba, and Russia as Farmer changes people's minds through his dedication to the philosophy that "the only real nation is humanity." Praise for Mountains Beyond Mountains "A true-to-life fairy tale, one that inspires you to believe in happy endings . . . Its stark sense of reality comes as much from the grit between the pages as from the pure gold those pages spin."--Laura Claridge, Boston Sunday Globe "Stunning . . . Mountains Beyond Mountains will move you, restore your faith in the ability of one person to make a difference in these increasingly maddening, dispiriting times."--John Wilkens, The San Diego Union-Tribune "Easily the most fascinating, most entertaining and, yes, most inspiring work of nonfiction I've read this year."--Charles Matthews, San Jose Mercury News "It'll fill you equally with wonder and hope."--Cathy Burke, People "In this excellent work, Pulitzer Prize-winner Kidder immerses himself in and beautifully explores the rich drama that exists in the life of Dr. Paul Farmer. . . . Throughout, Kidder captures the almost saintly effect Farmer has on those whom he treats."--Publisher's Weekly (starred review) , , "[A] skilled and graceful exploration of the soul of an astonishing human being."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) |
| Editorial Review | Instant Calm is a unique and pioneering book for meditation and mindfulness. Karen shares how to use our five senses as a method to be more fully present in the moment. She highlights cutting edge research to explain why her sensory meditations are effective at promoting relaxation and balance. I highly recommend this book!--Shauna Shapiro, PhD, author of Good Morning, I Love You "Studies have shown that meditation helps to sharpen focus, release tension, and strengthen inner connection. With Instant Calm, Karen offers a range of simple, enriching two-minute meditations for each of your five senses--perfect daily practices for finding balance in the face of stress, locating energy in times of fatigue, and welcoming rest when it's time for sleep. Grateful for this potent guidebook to Instant Calm."--Elena Brower, world renowned yoga and meditation teacher, bestselling author of Practice You "Karen Salmansohn is a delightful, innovative guide to transformation and meditation. She will lift your spirits at the same time she focuses your path in the truths, challenges and opportunities found in everyday life."--Sharon Salzberg, international meditation leader and Co-Founder of the Insight Meditation Society |
| About the Author | Tracy Kidder has won the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, and the Robert F. Kennedy Award, among other literary prizes. The author of The Soul of a New Machine, House, Among Schoolchildren, Old Friends, and Home Town, Kidder lives in Massachusetts and Maine. |
| Language | English |
| Author | Tracy Kidder |
| Publication Date | 01 Sep 2004 |
| Number of Pages | 322 |
Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest Of Dr. Paul Farmer, A Man Who Would Cure The World paperback english - 01 Sep 2004
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