Paul Farmer
Paul Farmer grew up to become a doctor, and his childhood dad a significant influence on the same. Tracy Kidder meets Farmer and interviews him to learn more concerning his career in medicine. Farmer tends to treat people kindly and does not show pride.
Paul Farmer is a reflection of what his childhood had taught him. Farmer was aware of the challenges that the poor go through in their attempts to live a satisfying life. Besides, Farmer was brought up in a Christian family and thus lived by the spirit of Christianity. The Christian background was built be Farmer’s grandparents were Catholics and were constant teachers to Farmer concerning the need to treat the poor with love. The love that his family showed him grew to reflect his character in adulthood. For example, his father, Paul Sr., whom they commonly referred to as Warden, was cheerful and loved his family. He would do anything on his reach to provide for his family. Generally, the life that Farmer was exposed to prepared him to travel: “no question, though, that Farmer’s childhood prepared him for a traveling life,” Kidder (54). Generally, Farmer inherited a lot of character from his father.
Farmer’s Father, Paul Sr. was a freeman who did not believe in limits. He would stick up to a life of underdog and eccentric life that involved drawing no unnecessary attention from the public. For example, Paul left his stable job to seek informal employment and moved with his family. He did low-class tasks such as fishing and did not allow class limits him on the position to take. Similarly, Farmer grows into a humble adult, and even Kidder is surprised by his humility.
In sum, Farmer’s childhood had a significant influence on his career growth. Also, Farmer inherited a lot of character from his father. Farmer grows into a humble adult, and even Kidder is surprised by his humility.
Works Cited
Kidder, Tracy. Mountains beyond mountains. Random House Incorporated, 2009.