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In 'The Covenant of Water,' Abraham Verghese traces an Indian family's drowning curse

Nov 21, 2023 · 9m
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  • Abraham Verghese's 'The Covenant of Water' spans three generations.
  • A Kerala, India family is haunted by a recurring drowning curse.
  • Verghese discusses medical themes informed by his physician background.

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