Theresa K. (Tesstarosa) - , reviewed on 7/29/2008 + 151 more book reviews

Tracy Kidder writes about the work of Dr Paul Farmer, a doctor who goal in life is to wipe out infectious diseases.

Dr Farmer's story drew me in and I had a hard time putting the book down. He went to Haiti and used the most basic methods to help irradicate infectioius diseases in the poor areas -- like helping them with sanitary bathroom facilities and encouraging sanitary habits when handling food and people who are sick. He offers his services to all, no matter what the person can or can't pay.

He also goes after the big pharmacy companies to provide the drugs they have at a reasonable cost so they can be used by the people he is serving.

This book made me feel like the little things we do can make big differences and it also made me mad as hell a American pharmaceutical companies.

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