Listen to The Covenant of Water, a stunning and magisterial epic written by Abraham Verghese, the mastermind behind the bestselling novel Cutting for Stone. With a rating of 4.6 out of 5, this audiobook is sure to captivate you for its entire length of 31 hours and 16 minutes.
Set in Kerala, South India, this story spans three generations of a family as they seek answers to a mysterious secret. Prepare yourself for an unforgettable journey through love, faith, and the world of medicine in a land where water is omnipresent. Brace yourself for a peculiar affliction that plagues the family, causing at least one person to drown in each generation.
Travel back in time from 1900 to 1977, immersed in the vibrant culture of Kerala's Malabar Coast. Follow the life of a twelve-year-old girl from the Christian community as she navigates the grief of losing her father. Sent on a boat to her wedding, she meets her forty-year-old husband for the first time. From this poignant beginning, the young girl, known as Big Ammachi, becomes the matriarch of the family, witnessing an era of tremendous change.
Prepare to embark on a journey filled with joy, triumph, hardship, and loss as you witness the constants of faith and love in Big Ammachi's extraordinary life. As you listen to The Covenant of Water, let the shimmering evocation of bygone India and the passing of time transport you to a different world. Marvel at the progress of medicine and the depths of human understanding. Be humbled by the sacrifices made by previous generations for the sake of those living today.
With a perfect blend of humor, deep emotion, and the essence of life itself, The Covenant of Water stands as one of the most masterful literary novels of recent years. So, dive into this extraordinary tale and immerse yourself in its beauty through the voice of the author, Abraham Verghese.