15 Breathtaking Quotes from “The Covenant of Water”
Set on the Malabar Coast of Southern India, The Covenant of Water is a sweeping saga spanning three generations and 77 years. From the first page to the last, Abraham Verghese immerses readers in the lush landscape of Kerala and the roiling waves of history. Nestled between seas and frequented by flash floods, this land is shaped and reshaped by water, but over the course of this stunning epic, all the borders of this world become fluid: British colonial rule gives way to independence and the stirring of Communist thought, women’s roles are renegotiated, the brutal caste system teeters, and medical innovation transforms the lives of millions. Verghese places a single family at the helm of this historical turbulence. Through their lives—their losses, loves, illnesses, and joys—we learn lessons that transcend time and place. Share your favorite lines with anyone in your life who might enjoy a little wisdom, beauty, and insight.
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