I never planned on doing a book about Paul Farmer or his organization. I met him in Haiti when I was on a magazine assignment. It's almost like his story sort of fell in my lap. Tracy Kidder assignmentbookfall Change image and share on social
I always want to write something better than the last book. Tracy Kidder bookwrite Change image and share on social
Paul Farmer has helped to build amazing health care system in one of the poorest areas of Haiti. He founded Partners in Health, which serves the destitute and the sick in many parts of the world from Haiti to Boston and from Russia to Peru. Tracy Kidder amazeareaboston share on social
In a very basic way, a prominent landmark such as Mt. Holyoke tells you where you are. They let you know that you're not the first person in a place. Tracy Kidder basicholyokelandmark Change image and share on social
People say you can't teach writing, but I think that's nonsense. Tracy Kidder nonsensepeopleteach Change image and share on social
What I like about non-fiction is that it covers such a huge territory. The best non-fiction is also creative. Tracy Kidder covercreativefiction Change image and share on social
Continuity is one of the things I like about New England. Tracy Kidder continuityenglandthing Change image and share on social
Being a professional writer is not an easy way to make a living. Tracy Kidder easylivemake Change image and share on social
I want my prose to be as clear as a pane of glass. Tracy Kidder clearglasspane Change image and share on social
I think if the writing comes too easily, it shows - it's usually hard to read. Tracy Kidder easilyhardread Change image and share on social
