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This powerful and inspiring book shows how one person. Stacey schiff, author of vera an incredible story about an incredible man told by an incredible writer. Paul farmer, a man who would cure the world 2003 is a nonfiction, biographical work by american writer tracy kidder. Kidder opens a window into farmers soul, letting the reader peek in and see what truly makes the good.
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