5. Paul Farmer had an eccentric childhood, and his accomplishments have been unique. Do you
see a relationship between the way Farmer was raised and how he has chosen to live his life?
How has your own background influenced your life and your decisions?
6. Kidder points out that Farmer is dissatisfied with the current distribution of money and
medicine in the world. What is your opinion of the distribution of these forms of wealth? What
would you change, if you could?
7. Compare and contrast Zanmi Lasante to the Socios en Salud project in Carabavllo, Consider
how the projects got started, the relationships between doctors and patients, and the involvement
of the international community.
8. There are many
“moral” lessons to be learned from the work of Dr. Farmer. What are some of
the lessons that have caused you to think differently about yourself, your life, or your future
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