Writing Assignment
Mountains Beyond Mountains
The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, A Man Who Would Cure The World
by Tracy Kidder
(information on book)
Respond to each questions (2-3 paragraphs for each question):
1. Dr. Paul Farmer uses a term, AMC. Describe a moment in your life where you have seen the world with AMC?
2.
Mountains Beyond Mountains can be read and analyzed from a variety of different intellectual perspectives: political, cultural, anthropological, scientific, geographical, and economic among others. As you read the book, which perspective resonated most with you? Why?
3. Dr. Paul Farmer's gifts, passion, and vocation intersect in his battle against infectious disease and in serving the poor. Try to describe where your passions and skills might intersect? If you have a vocation inclination, then imagine and describe how your passion and interests might intersect with that vocation.
Essays are due August 2, 2008 and can be submitted at the bottom of this page. Create or copy and paste your essay into the available space and click on submit. Your name and email are required fields. Essays and the book will be used during orientation and for small group discussions with advisors.
