The Covenant of Water (Oprah's Book Club)

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OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB PICK • INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • SUBJECT OF A SIX-PART SUPER SOUL PODCAST SERIES HOSTED BY OPRAH WINFREY

From the New York Times-bestselling author of Cutting for Stone comes a stunning and magisterial epic of love, faith, and medicine, set in Kerala, South India, following three generations of a family seeking the answers to a strange secret

“One of the best books I’ve read in my entire life. It’s epic. It’s transportive . . . It was unputdownable!”—Oprah Winfrey, OprahDaily.com

An instant New York Times and indie bestseller and an Oprah Book Club Pick, The Covenant of Water has sold more than two million copies worldwide and was widely named as a best book of the year. Spanning the years 1900 to 1977, Abraham Verghese’s long-awaited, masterful novel follows three generations of a Christian family in Kerala, South India, that suffers a peculiar affliction: in every generation, at least one person dies by drowning. As the novel opens, a twelve-year-old girl is sent by boat to her wedding, where she meets her husband for the first time. She joins a prosperous household and becomes known as Big Ammachi, the matriarch of an extraordinary family that will endure hardship, celebrate triumph, and witness unthinkable changes over the coming decades.

An exquisite modern classic finally available in paperback, The Covenant of Water is an unforgettable and stunning epic of love, faith, and medicine.

Reviews

Life changing

Kim L Reinhardt

28-06-2024

Immersing myself into the lives of these characters was a life changing experience. Brilliant storytelling.

I didn’t want it to end

Smart_Cutie

22-03-2024

The characters are beautifully written.

Loved it!

emailgalbren

08-02-2024

I’m new to Verghese’s writing! Now that it’s over, I truly miss reading about every one of the characters and their interwoven stories. So descriptive and enjoyable. I was riveted from page 1.

Covenant for water

juliatheresa

07-01-2024

Abraham Verghese’s description and language transpire in such a beautiful and compelling multi generational narrative all the while set in contrasting yet similar places as Scotland and Kerala. The historical accuracy made it all the more believable. And, like the coming and going of water, life in all its blissful and tragic details goes on for his characters. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed his novels.

The font is soooo small (6) it is very hard to read therefore not pleasant to read.

etteuh

03-08-2023

I will not recommend unless I can speak to someone who can hopefully help me.

Excellent!!!

MaryJolie614

02-08-2023

I enjoyed being taking on a journey to Kerala in India where we meet a family that is hit with a condition around water that we follow through generations from 1900 through 1977. What I liked most about the book is the lessons and the spiritual tone infused with biblical scriptures that transcends the human experience. There is tragedy, love, conflicts and even twists in this this book. You never know what’s coming up next. Also in this journey you learn about the art and spiritual practice of Medecine. I’ve learned so much. What I appreciated with this book as well is the Oprah’s podcast to follow the 10 sections through the book. It felt great to see the same passages that touched and impacted people. This beautiful book will make you see life differently and is wonderful story to follow. Great book and well written by a physician! It’s worth your time commitment. Don’t be intimidated by its length/volume.