There, he met Haitian immigrants while picking fruit-a task which, at that time, was regarded as “negro work.” The author goes on to talk about his excellent grades and medical school studies. He was born in Massachusetts to a lower-class family and moved to Florida when he was young. Then, the author talks about Farmer’s early life. In addition, Kidder interviews other doctors who criticize America’s military involvement with Haiti over the years. Kidder also learns about Voodoo practices from Farmer’s research this helps him understand why many Haitians are distrustful of Western medicine. He observes the work of Farmer and his nonprofit, Partners in Health, which provides free medical care for thousands of Haitians. Kidder is so impressed with Farmer that he decides to visit Haiti. Many of his patients call him a saint because of how kind and caring he is toward them Five years later, Kidder sees Farmer again at Harvard Medical School where he is now a renowned doctor who treats many poor people for free in addition to paying patients. soldiers on behalf of his Haitian patients. There he sees Paul Farmer, an admired doctor and humanitarian worker, negotiate with U.S.
In 1994, a journalist named Tracy Kidder travels to Haiti to report on the country’s military coup.
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