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Abraham Verghese is an Indian-American physician and author known for his compassionate storytelling and deep insight into medicine and humanity. Born in Ethiopia to Indian parents, he trained in medicine in India and the United States.
Known for: The Covenant Of Water
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The Covenant Of Water
Set in Kerala, India, this sweeping novel spans three generations of a family haunted by a peculiar affliction—members drown in water despite being good swimmers. Through the intertwined lives of its characters, the book explores love, faith, medicine, and the mysteries of human endurance against the backdrop of India's social and historical transformations.
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The Curse and the Beginning of a Legacy
Our story begins with the land itself—Kerala, lush and water-laden, its backwaters curling through rice paddies and fishing villages. It was here, among palm trees and the rhythm of the monsoon, that a young girl’s fate intertwined with an older man named Big Kochan. At twelve, she leaves her mother...
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Philipose and the Age of Change
From Big Ammachi’s strength arises her son, Philipose, whose life bridges two worlds—the spiritual sanctity of his mother’s traditions and the restless change of a nation finding independence. Philipose is enamored of knowledge, art, and philosophy. He dreams beyond the confines of his home, and yet...
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About Abraham Verghese
Abraham Verghese is an Indian-American physician and author known for his compassionate storytelling and deep insight into medicine and humanity. Born in Ethiopia to Indian parents, he trained in medicine in India and the United States. His works often bridge the worlds of healing and literature.
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