"Transferring to MCLA was one of the greatest decisions I ever made. Being able to learn from and connect with the faculty and staff equipped me with greater networking capabilities/skills and the opportunity to use them outside of the institution, preparing me for the road ahead. Taking part and engaging in different clubs and organizations on campus helped to shape and guide me for countless opportunities."

Brandon Pender ’07
Research Analyst, Office of State Rep. Daniel E. Bosley ’76
 
Summer Reading
Mountains Beyond Mountains

by

Tracy Kidder

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Summer Reading for New Students


During Fall 05 Orientation, you will meet in small groups with other incoming students and members of the MCLA faculty to discuss the book, Mountains Beyond Mountains - Tracy Kidder's book about the quest of Dr. Paul Farmer and his work in Haiti. Keep a journal of your thoughts and reflections as you read, and bring your journal to the fall orientation meeting. Refer to the essay questions as a guide for your journaling and win a gift certificate at the MCLA bookstore for writing your optional essay!

 

Explore Related Topics:

Partners in Health
About Tracy Kidder
About Paul Farmer

Book reviews

Houston Chronicle
National Catholic Weekly

Audio Clips

NPR Interview Audio
Audio of 2003 Fresh Air interview

Miscellaneous Links

A Q&A with Tracy Kidder
Buy it as an Ebook

Haiti links

Learning Resource Center
T raveling Haiti
Windows on Haiti
University of Texas Haiti L inks
The World Factbook
Haiti Action Net

TB and HIV

CDC Site
Indiana State Dept of Health

The Arts

Milwaukee Art Museum Haitian Collection
Expressions Art Gallery – Haitian Art
Wolkoff Site

(http://www.wolkoff.net/haitian.htm)

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