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First Year Summer Reading

Dartmouth College Class of 2013 Summer Reading BookMountains Beyond Mountains

Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder

Members of the Class of 2013 gained insight into their summer reading assignment directly from the book's subjects – Jim Yong Kim, Dr. Paul Farmer, and Ophelia Dahl. President Kim, Farmer and Dahl held a panel discussion for the '13s on Tracy Kidder's bestseller "Mountains Beyond Mountains" which chronicles their work and determination to solve serious medical problems worldwide.

View the lecture at http://www.youtube.com/Dartmouth

The purpose of the first year summer reading program is to engage new students in a shared academic experience which encourages community dialogue and personal reflection.

Last Updated: 9/18/09