Anne C. reviewed on 3/2/2014

I highly recommend reading this book slowly to absorb the details of the beautiful writing and intricate plot. The book explores the inequality of healthcare of the rich and the poor. The main characters practice medicine first in Ethiopia and then later New York. Verghese describes surgery as if it were an art form. The story spans 2 generations, as they dedicate their lives to medicine, practicing under challenging circumstances. The most interesting relationship, to me, was between the twin brothers. One of the love stories is set in Ethiopia, against the backdrop of the revolt against the Monarchy in 1975. I will give this book to friends and family! It is the best book that I have read in 10 years!

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