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Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese is destined to join the lists of 1001 Books to Read, Greatest Literary Works of the 21st Century and so forth. It brings forth a wide range of emotions. The narrative of life in Ethiopia brings not only the country but the people and their culture to life.
This is the story of two young men, twins, who are orphaned at birth and raised by friends of their parents, from the very moment of their birth. Their father a famous surgeon and their mother a nun who had ...more
This is the story of two young men, twins, who are orphaned at birth and raised by friends of their parents, from the very moment of their birth. Their father a famous surgeon and their mother a nun who had ...more
For the most part, I enjoyed this story. I am glad I listened to it. I thought the ending was a bit rushed, but overall found Marion's tale.
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Intriguing story. Well written. Enjoyable read.
Apr 29, 2018
Wendy
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I started this one today (I've had it sitting around for years now) but something about the style in the first two chapters drove me up the wall. This is not a short book, and I was already not looking forward to picking it up again, so I'm setting it aside.
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Jul 11, 2010
Sally
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it was amazing
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Nov 15, 2011
Debbie Hoffman
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Lindy-Lane
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it was ok
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Sam
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it was amazing
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Jen
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