Tracey Kidder's " Mountains Beyond Mountains"

This book is all about the exploits, adventures, and progress of Paul Edward Farmer,MD,Phd, and fund raiser, all around the world for his organizaton "Partners In Health." Haiti is his starting place, and the description of poverty, HIV,Aids, and TB in this most exploited country. The author accompanies Dr. Po and gives a blow by blow description of all their experiences together. It is a picture of TB now, Aids now, and it is both inspiring and discouraging. But it is certainly the story of a hero-doctor who cherishes and nourishes life in the poorest and most
disdained by society.
His early life and upbringing make him especially talented to understand all tiers of the human condition. The brilliance of his intellect and his dogged determination give him the tools to tackle the most difficult problems.
The book isn't easy to read, but it is about the present. It portrays the pitfalls of organizations, even those most respected and esteemed. But it also portrays the selflessness of so many individuals and their persistence in seemingly hopeless situations. It is a book about hope. Read it.