Mountains Beyond Mountains Study Questions & Topics for Discussion

Mountains Beyond Mountains Topics for Discussion

Examine the character of Paul Farmer. What motivates him? What are his strengths and weaknesses?

Discuss the history of the Peligre Dam and its benefits and/or consequences.

Compare and contrast Paul's two loves: Ophelia and Didi.

Why did Paul Farmer create Partners In Health?

Who was Tom White? Why was he so important to PIH, and what were his motivations?

Zanmi Lasante is the culmination of Paul's dreams. Discuss what one might find when visiting it.

MDR TB is a significant health challenge. Please define MDR and recount the conditions under which MDR occurs.

Jim Kim spent quite a while searching for something unique unto himself. Discuss his role at Partners In Health.

Paul believed in liberation theology. What is liberation theology, and why do people relate to it?

As a child and teenager Paul's family unit was stable but their housing was not. Give examples of this and discuss...
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