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Phyllis In the ancient Greek Hippocratic Oath (for physicians) there was a line about not cutting for stone (gall stone, kidney stone, etc) because of the dan…moreIn the ancient Greek Hippocratic Oath (for physicians) there was a line about not cutting for stone (gall stone, kidney stone, etc) because of the danger to the patient. In the era, there was no anesthesia, etc. However, the book's title CUTTING FOR STONE may indicate the danger and risk inherent in familiar love. The surgeon in the book is a Doctor Stone and his two estranged sons become doctors. (less)

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For some years I have been trying to find another book which would come close to providing the deep and provocative satisfaction that this read provided. I am, to date, still searching. Desperately. Any true, bonafide similar books, or was this simply one of a kind?? Thanks, Marsha

Savannah The author's new book is out now
https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/... I highly recommend Pachinko, lots of good ones on that list…moreThe author's new book is out now
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