Haitian proverb “Mountains Beyond Mountains” is the title of the book written by Tracy Kidder about Paul Framer and his adventures through Haiti, Peru and Russia. Dr. Framer is a Harvard graduate physician and anthropologist. “Mountains Beyond Mountains” is an excellent title for the book because it not only shows Dr. Framer’s understanding of difficult, relentless work needed cure tuberculosis, but also that once one obstacle is accomplished another one is sight already, hence hard work must never stop. Throughout the book Tracy Kidder mentions how impressed he is with Paul Framer’s work ethic and determination; something that great leaders have plenty of.
One of the most notable remarks made by Tracy Kidder about Dr. Framer was “I usually write about ordinary people and ordinary things, but Paul Farmer is the least ordinary person I've ever met... He's the leader of a small group of people who hope to cure a sick world...” this can be interpreted in many ways, but I believe he is referring to his humble, and compassionate personality and willingness to help others in need. While reading the chapters Tracy Kidder’s thought was being more and more apparent. Disparity between wealthy and the poor was the main conversation between Kidder and Dr. …show more content…
“The Checklist Manifesto” by Atul Gawande who narrates his experiences as a surgeon. Both protagonist work in the field of medicine, yet their approaches differ. Atul Gawande emphasizes ignorance and ineptitude as the key problems in society. Ignore refers to the lack of concepts and solutions, where as ineptitude refers to the existing knowledge but lack of understanding on how to apply the knowledge. I think his leadership style is more rigid as opposed to Dr. Farmer. Atul Gawande is a strict capitalist who sees the world where everyone is responsible for each others’ well being, I would go as far as saying he is a supporter of
One of the most notable remarks made by Tracy Kidder about Dr. Framer was “I usually write about ordinary people and ordinary things, but Paul Farmer is the least ordinary person I've ever met... He's the leader of a small group of people who hope to cure a sick world...” this can be interpreted in many ways, but I believe he is referring to his humble, and compassionate personality and willingness to help others in need. While reading the chapters Tracy Kidder’s thought was being more and more apparent. Disparity between wealthy and the poor was the main conversation between Kidder and Dr. …show more content…
“The Checklist Manifesto” by Atul Gawande who narrates his experiences as a surgeon. Both protagonist work in the field of medicine, yet their approaches differ. Atul Gawande emphasizes ignorance and ineptitude as the key problems in society. Ignore refers to the lack of concepts and solutions, where as ineptitude refers to the existing knowledge but lack of understanding on how to apply the knowledge. I think his leadership style is more rigid as opposed to Dr. Farmer. Atul Gawande is a strict capitalist who sees the world where everyone is responsible for each others’ well being, I would go as far as saying he is a supporter of