“Children were the foot wedged in the closing door, the glimmer of hope that in reincarnation there would be some house to go to, even if one came back as a dog, or a mouse, or flea that lived on the bodies of men. If...there was a raising of the dead, then a child would be sure to see that its parents were awakened.”
Cutting for Stone is a narrative that intertwines the lives of two brothers born of a secret union between a nun and a surgeon. The story unfolds in the backdrop of a turbulent Africa, focusing on their journey through medical school and the complexities of their personal and professional lives. more
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