Mountains+Beyond+Mountains

So. You've chosen //Mountains beyond Mountains//. I am honestly appreciative of all that I learned about Haiti after reading this book. Seeing all of the images from the earthquake was discomfiting and horrifying, and now I have more context and understanding to place those pictures. The one thing that stands out from this text, though, is the passion, determination, and relentless work of Paul Farmer. It is hard //not// to be inspired by his contributions to the medical field and the world. I look forward to hearing what you think of it!

 You don't have to finish the book before you start writing. As a matter of fact, stopping and writing when something strikes you will probably be most revealing about how you're making meaning of the work. Don't shy away if you don't like the book, it's not often that we find our favorite books in the first few pages, and critical reading expects us to find the flaws in writing and strong readers are alert to the places where they disconnect from the text. I'm really excited to know what you think about what you're reading!

 Oh, one quick caveat -- please don't summarize the text; I've read the book: I don't want to know what happens in the book, I want to know what you are //thinking// about the book.

 Thanks! Look forward to hearing from you!