Essay on Mountains

Mountain climbing in Alaska When I hear a person talk about the great state of Alaska, I wonder what he or she would say about it. Is it the endless mountain ranges covered with snow, or could it be the frigid temperatures? The state of Alaska has mountains as far as the eye can see. If you have ever climbed to the top of a mountain, you know how exciting it can be once you have reached the top. Especially, when it is your first experience climbing the face of any mountain and you do not know what

Montana, just above the stunning Pryor Mountain Range. Bridger has a population of around 1,000 people. It is surrounded by small foothills and mountains. Montana is known for great skiing, it’s eyeful scenery, and there is an opportunity for adventure around every corner. One thing that is great about Montana is it’s looming mountains. The Pryor Mountain Range consists of one magnificent peak surrounded by meager foothills. When you are in the mountains, you feel free. There is no one to hold

Mountains Beyond Mountains is a book that narrates the story of Paul Framer, a physician who wanted to cure the world from infectious diseases, but his vocation was especially centered in helping the poor communities who were unable to get health assistance because of their economic status. Throughout this story, we observe that there are numerous countries that suffer the severe consequences that come with infectious diseases, as is the case of tuberculosis. But, these consequences are often given

“Dokte Paul.” the first part of the book titled Mountains Beyond Mountains, begins when author and journalist Tracy Kidder first met Dr. Farmer in Haiti. Kidder describes Dr. Farmer as a “big-shot” Boston doctor who has chosen to do humanitarian-type work in Haiti even though he could have an easy career as a lecturer back in Boston. Kidder realizes that Dr. Farmer is the atypical doctor who would rather get to know his patients as people and cares about their health holistically instead of just

For my summer reading, I chose to read Mountains Beyond Mountains: the Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World. I chose this book without reading the description and mainly based my selection on the great reviews for this book online as well as the fact that the author, Tracy Kidder, had won a Pulitzer Prize in the past. Ultimately, this book turned out to be as remarkable as the reviews stated it was. 2. Paul Farmer had a very unusual upbringing in Massachusetts, Alabama, and

Holidays are times to enjoy with family and friends. Holidays to mountain resorts can be very adventurous and exciting. There are many mountain destinations in the world that you can take your family to have a glimpse of nature`s trails. Scenic wonder , ice capped mountains, winding valleys, steep hills, lush greenery, pure air to breathe are things that come into one`s mind when one thinks of a holiday at the mountains. Zermatt, Switzerland It is a small Swiss village at the foothills of Matterhorn

Through my reading of Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder, I was intrigued with the lifestyle of Paul Farmer and his ability to see beyond the world’s paradigm to see the injustices of the poor. Farmer made his life’s work about serving those who ended up in the wrong places in the world where disease runs rampant, poverty lingers, and basic needs are not met. No one is able to choose their lot in the world: I did not choose to be born to a middle-class American family and neither did the

A story has to be told by somebody. In Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, A Man Who Would Cure the World, author Tracy Kidder is the “storyteller” not a character. Though the narrator is first-person in the story, this is not autobiographical. Dr. Farmer is the definite subject of the story, who Kidder respects, and this influences impressions through many of the author’s descriptions. Tracy Kidder narrates his point of view, what he saw and heard. He unpacks Dr

my curiosity of the mountains. Throughout my life I have been interested in protecting the environment, many different avenues of art expression, and the cultural roots of mountain people. Now, all of those subjects are covered in The Encyclopedia of Appalachia, but I can go further to tie all of those subjects into the main topic of agriculture, specifically sustainable agriculture, which I just so happen to be majoring in (convenient, huh?). My appreciation for these mountains have grown so much

In Mountains Beyond Mountains, Tracy Kidder documents and admires the work of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Harvard University graduate with a Ph. D. in medical anthropology. Kidder becomes interested in Farmer’s character, philosophies, and motives, so he shares Farmer’s story to inspire others to be the change they want to see in the world. He writes about the doctor’s compassion towards those stricken by poverty, particularly in Haiti and Peru, and tells the story of Farmer’s aid to them. Tracy Kidder, the