The Covenant of Water

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"The Covenant of Water" by Abraham Verghese takes place in Kerala, South India, from 1900 to 1977. It tells the story of a family over three generations. This family faces a strange problem: in each generation, someone dies by drowning, and in Kerala, there's water all around.

 Is a grand story about love, faith, and medicine, set in Kerala, South India. It follows three generations of a family trying to uncover a mysterious secret. The tale spans from 1900 to 1977 and is located on the Malabar Coast, where water is abundant. This family is part of a Christian community with ancient roots, but their world is changing rapidly. Big Ammachi, the family matriarch, witnesses profound changes in her extraordinary life.

In this book, you'll find impressive depictions of medical advances, moments of humor, a touching story, and lifelike characters. It's a vivid portrayal of a bygone India and the passage of time, celebrating progress in medicine and human understanding. It also pays tribute to the hardships endured by past generations for the sake of those living today. "The Covenant of Water" is considered one of the most outstanding literary novels in recent years.

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