Dr. Paul Farmer of Massachusetts began working in Haiti in 1982, providing health care for peasants who can't afford doctors to treat the diseases that are rampant there, including TB. In 1993 Farmer was given a MacArthur Foundation "genius grant," which he has used to further his work in Haiti. Tracy Kidder followed Farmer on his rounds and on ...
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of the modern classics "Mountains Beyond Mountains" and "The Soul of a New Machine" returns with the extraordinary true story of a young man and his will to turn his life into something truly remarkable.
This is an account of the final moments of our lives - the room, the bed, the companions, the last faces we see, the last voices we hear, our last thoughts. For more than a year, Tracy Kidder spent most of his time at Linda Manor, a nursing home, befriending, eating with, being entertained by 121 different people, each living out life's closing ...
Kidder reminds managers that more inspiring than a big paycheck is meeting a big, meaningful, and clearly-defined challenge. THE SOUL OF A NEW MACHINE follows a team through the course of solving a critical issue, complementing the story with insights any manager interested in motivating the troops would do well to follow.
Only the names of the people involved have been changed in this study of a teacher and her problem class. This book describes a year that a student teacher sat in on the class, most of whom were underprivileged, half were from minority groups, and two thirds needed free lunches.
Tracy Kidder's account of the building of a house in Massachusetts is as riveting as a novel, describing with wit and clarity not only the nuts, bolts, and beams involved in the actual project, but the sometimes conflicting personalities of the architect, the builders, and the clients. An admirable blend of the technical and the personal.
Exploring the continuity of life, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Tracy Kidder opens up the world of old age in this study of life within a nursing home. The residents of this home still struggle with their circumstances, their pasts, and the challenge of living a moral life. The book's focus is on two men who find, in each other and in their ...
In this portrait of the town of Northampton, Massachusetts, by a master of expository prose, Tracy Kidder, who lives there, exposes layers of history and society through sketches of several of its citizens. A New York Times Notable Book of 1999.
Tracy Kidder is a Harvard graduate and a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist. He is also a Vietnam veteran, who opposed the war but served as a lieutenant. Now he looks back on the experience with humor and (yes) detachment, both of them hard-won.
This magnificent, inspiring account of Dr. Paul Farmer shows how radical change can be fostered in situations that seem insurmountable, and how one person can make a difference in solving global health problems.
In a series praised every year for its eclectic character, this year's collection is one of the most eclectic ever. Featuring an astonishing range of essay topics and types, here are vibrant pieces by America's finest prose writers like John McPhee, Jamaica Kincaid, and Stanley Elkin. Guest edited by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Soul ...
Locke takes readers through the process of house building from the ground up. He provides invaluable guidance on whether and what to build, on how to choose contractors and architects, and how to negotiate with them. Every stage of construction is detailed. 34 drawings.
Tracy Kidder is a Harvard graduate and a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist. He is also a Vietnam veteran, who opposed the war but served as a lieutenant. Now he looks back on the experience with humor and (yes) detachment, both of them hard-won.
Tracy Kidder, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and author of the bestsellers "The Soul of a New Machine, House, "and the enduring classic Mountains Beyond Mountains, has been described by the Baltimore Sun as the "master of the non-fiction narrative." In this new book, Kidder gives us the superb story of a hero for our time. Strength in What Remains ...
Description: Very Good. Avon PB, 1982, 2nd printing. Appears never read, clean, tight ibnding, no highlighting or markings, minor wear corners and edges. read more
Description: Random House c1999, First Edition, Advance Copy, clean, bright; And solid, VERY GOOD. A BEAUTIFUL copy you will be happy to own! read more
Description: Near Fine. Edited by Bill Buford. The book condition is NF, light wear. Includes Excerpts from Kidder's 'Old Friends and other original work. read more
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