Abraham Verghese

Abraham Verghese is a physician and bestselling author acclaimed for his deeply humanistic storytelling that bridges medicine and literature. Born in Ethiopia to Indian parents and trained in both India and the United States, he brings a global perspective to his writing, blending cultural richness with medical insight.

His breakthrough novel Cutting for Stone became an international bestseller, praised for its sweeping narrative, emotional depth, and exploration of family, love, and healing. His most recent work, The Covenant of Water, was named an Oprah’s Book Club pick, further cementing his reputation as a master storyteller.

Through his novels, essays, and medical career, Verghese emphasizes compassion, empathy, and the art of healing, making him both a distinguished physician and one of today’s most respected literary voices.