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Book Synopsis: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the author of The Covenant of Water: An enthralling family saga of Africa and America, doctors and patients, exile and home. • “Filled with mystical scenes and deeply felt characters.... Verghese is something of a magician as a novelist.” —USA Today
Marion and Shiva Stone are twin brothers born of a secret union between a beautiful Indian nun and a brash British surgeon. Orphaned by their mother’s death and their father’s disappearance, bound together by a preternatural connection and a shared fascination with medicine, the twins come of age as Ethiopia hovers on the brink of revolution. Moving from Addis Ababa to New York City and back again, Cutting for Stone is an unforgettable story of love and betrayal, medicine and ordinary miracles—and two brothers whose fates are forever intertwined. This sweeping, emotionally riveting novel that “shows how history and landscape and accidents of birth conspire to create the story of a single life” (Los Angeles Times).
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Cutting for Stone is a gripping family saga that will transport you to the exotic landscapes of Africa and the bustling streets of New York City. As you delve into the pages of this national bestseller, you'll be captivated by the enthralling tale of Marion and Shiva Stone, twin brothers whose lives are forever linked by a shared passion for medicine and a bond that transcends time and distance.
Step into the world of Marion and Shiva as they navigate through the turbulent times of Ethiopia on the brink of revolution. Experience the rich tapestry of sights, sounds, and emotions as they journey from the vibrant streets of Addis Ababa to the bustling metropolis of New York City. The vivid descriptions and deeply felt characters will immerse you in their world, making you feel like a part of their extraordinary journey.
Author Abraham Verghese is a master storyteller, weaving together mystical scenes and intricate plotlines that will keep you turning the pages, unable to put the book down. With his extraordinary ability to touch the heart and stir the soul, Verghese creates a profound connection between the reader and the characters, making Cutting for Stone a truly mesmerizing read.
This emotionally riveting novel not only delves into the complexities of family and love but also explores the extraordinary miracles that happen in ordinary lives. It goes beyond the realms of medicine to reveal the power of human resilience and the enduring bonds that shape our destinies. Prepare to be swept away by this sweeping epic that "shows how history and landscape and accidents of birth conspire to create the story of a single life" (Los Angeles Times).
Don't miss out on the chance to experience the extraordinary journey of Marion and Shiva Stone. Immerse yourself in this captivating novel by clicking here to get your copy of Cutting for Stone today!
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