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Duration: 0H 25min
Language: English
Format
Category: Non-Fiction

SUMMARY

CUTTING FOR STONE

BASED ON THE BOOK BY ABRAHAM VERGHESE

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: LIBRARY OF STORIES

CONTENT

The Birth

Origins and Secrets

Growing Up in Ethiopia

Family and Betrayal

Political Unrest and Personal Struggles

Love and Heartbreak

Exile and Transformation

Reunion and Redemption

Legacy and Loss

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

“Cutting for Stone” by Abraham Verghese is a poignant and multi-layered novel set in Ethiopia, following the lives of twin brothers, Marion and Shiva Stone. Born in a hospital under mysterious circumstances, they are raised without their mother and estranged from their father. The story explores themes of identity, family, betrayal, and redemption as the brothers navigate their complex relationship and the challenges of becoming doctors. Set against the backdrop of political unrest and personal tragedy, the novel delves deeply into the human condition, the power of medicine, and the healing of both physical and emotional wounds.

Release date

Audiobook: 27 November 2024