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“He was teaching me how to die, just as he'd taught me how to live.”

Quote by Abraham Verghese

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Abraham Verghese

Abraham Verghese is an American writer and physician, renowned for his extensive experience in medicine and his profound literary talent. His works often focus on the relationship between doctors and patients, as well as his deep insights into medical practice. more

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