Verghese, A., (Abraham), 1955-

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Abraham Verghese was born in Ethiopia, began his medical training there, and then began his American medical career in the smaller hospitals and communities that were among the few options for immigrant doctors. He launched his career as a writer from those experiences, crafting elegant and evocative prose that delves into the lives of both doctors and patients so that readers can easily identify with their work and their personal struggles. In both nonfiction and fiction, Verghese immerses readers in the worlds he portrays while also telling riveting stories. Start with: My Own Country (nonfiction); Cutting for Stone (fiction)
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  • East Indian
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Verghese, A., (Abraham), 1955-
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1955-
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Abraham Verghese was born in Ethiopia, began his medical training there, and then began his American medical career in the smaller hospitals and communities that were among the few options for immigrant doctors. He launched his career as a writer from those experiences, crafting elegant and evocative prose that delves into the lives of both doctors and patients so that readers can easily identify with their work and their personal struggles. In both nonfiction and fiction, Verghese immerses readers in the worlds he portrays while also telling riveting stories. Start with: My Own Country (nonfiction); Cutting for Stone (fiction)
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  • American
  • East Indian
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