And I can imagine Farmer saying he doesn't care if no one else is willing to follow their example. He's still going to make these hikes, he'd insist, because if you say that seven hours is too long to walk for two families of patients, you're saying that their lives matter less than some others', and the idea that some lives matter less is the root of all that's wrong with the world.
In "Mountains Beyond Mountains," Tracy Kidder explores Dr. Paul Farmer's unwavering commitment to providing healthcare to some of the most vulnerable populations. Despite the hardships and lengthy hikes required to reach patients living in remote areas, Farmer is resolute in his belief that every life counts equally. He challenges the notion that a long journey is unwarranted for the sake of a few individuals, asserting that such a mindset devalues human...
