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2014: Strength in What Remains by Tracy Kidder
The 2014 One School, One Book summer read, Tracy Kidder's Strength in What Remains, is a non-fiction account of Deogratias, a young medical student from war-torn Burundi who migrates to the U.S. and eventually returns to his home country to found a health clinic. Deogratias was mentored by Dr. Paul Farmer, the subject of Kidder's earlier book, Mountains Beyond Mountains. Strength in What Remains is compelling for its exploration of faith issues, global perspectives, and strong social justice themes.
Summer 2014 is our third year of the One School, One Book program. Our previous books were Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand in 2012 and Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury in 2013. Having one book that the whole community reads together over the summer promotes literacy and community-wide discussion of issues, questions, and themes important to our families, school, and society.
Background/Resources for Strength in What Remains
Videos:
Articles and Links:
Recommended Films*:
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Background/Resources for Strength in What Remains
We will grieve not, rather find
Strength in what remains behind;
In the primal sympathy
Which having been must ever be;
In the soothing thoughts that spring
Out of human suffering;
In the faith that looks through death,
In years that bring the philosophic mind.
--William Wordsworth, “Ode on Intimations of Immortality”
Strength in what remains behind;
In the primal sympathy
Which having been must ever be;
In the soothing thoughts that spring
Out of human suffering;
In the faith that looks through death,
In years that bring the philosophic mind.
--William Wordsworth, “Ode on Intimations of Immortality”
Videos:
The Roots of Village Health Works
Women’s Refugee Commission, 2010 Voices of Courage Honoree Deogratias Niyizonkiza
Author Tracy Kidder interviewed on PRI’s “The World”
Author Tracy Kidder summarizing the book (contains spoilers)
Women’s Refugee Commission, 2010 Voices of Courage Honoree Deogratias Niyizonkiza
Author Tracy Kidder interviewed on PRI’s “The World”
Author Tracy Kidder summarizing the book (contains spoilers)
Articles and Links:
BBC Profile of Burundi
Human Rights Watch: Burundi
World Health Organization (WHO) Profile of Burundi
Catholic Relief Services in Burundi
Village Health Works Website
Author Tracy Kidder’s Website
Partners in Health (Founded by Dr. Paul Farmer in Haiti)
Human Rights Watch: Burundi
World Health Organization (WHO) Profile of Burundi
Catholic Relief Services in Burundi
Village Health Works Website
Author Tracy Kidder’s Website
Partners in Health (Founded by Dr. Paul Farmer in Haiti)
Recommended Films*:
Hotel Rwanda (2004, Rated PG-13)
In America (2002, Rated PG-13)
The Visitor (2007, Rated PG-13)
Rising from Ashes (2012, not rated)
Sweet Dreams (2012, not rated)
In America (2002, Rated PG-13)
The Visitor (2007, Rated PG-13)
Rising from Ashes (2012, not rated)
Sweet Dreams (2012, not rated)
*These films contain themes and issues similar to those in Strength in What Remains. With ratings of PG-13, families are encouraged to use discretion in viewing them.
Justin-Siena High School
Justin-Siena is a Lasallian Catholic college preparatory community that serves young people in grades 9–12.