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Mentioned in 7 episodes
The Covenant of Water
Book • 2023
The Covenant of Water, set in Kerala on South India's Malabar Coast, spans the years 1900 to 1977.
The novel revolves around three generations of an Orthodox Saint Thomas Christian family, particularly the life of Mariamma, a twelve-year-old girl who marries a 40-year-old widower and becomes the matriarch known as Big Ammachi.
The family is plagued by 'The Condition', a mysterious affliction where at least one member of each generation dies by drowning.
The story intertwines with the life of Digby Kilgore, a Scottish doctor, and explores themes of family, faith, love, loss, and medical progress.
The novel is a testament to the hardships of past generations and the interconnectedness of lives through time and space.
The novel revolves around three generations of an Orthodox Saint Thomas Christian family, particularly the life of Mariamma, a twelve-year-old girl who marries a 40-year-old widower and becomes the matriarch known as Big Ammachi.
The family is plagued by 'The Condition', a mysterious affliction where at least one member of each generation dies by drowning.
The story intertwines with the life of Digby Kilgore, a Scottish doctor, and explores themes of family, faith, love, loss, and medical progress.
The novel is a testament to the hardships of past generations and the interconnectedness of lives through time and space.
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Mentioned in 7 episodes
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John Mark Comer in relation to a discussion about reading literary fiction and its impact on understanding scripture.
John Mark Comer in relation to a discussion about reading literary fiction and its impact on understanding scripture.
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Scripture 03: Unlocking the Wisdom of Scripture
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Eric Zimmer as the author of the New York Times bestseller, "The Covenant of Water", praised by Oprah.
Eric Zimmer as the author of the New York Times bestseller, "The Covenant of Water", praised by Oprah.
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Exploring the Healing Potential of Spirituality with Abraham Verghese
Recommended by Bethany Allen as a good beach read, highlighting its portrayal of a messy but ultimately beautiful family story.
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Family (ft. Bethany Allen) | For the Sake of Others E2
The speaker mentions "The Covenant of Water" as a brilliant novel by Abraham Verghese.
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For the Sake of Others: Why Does Your Teacher Eat with Tax Collectors and Sinners?
Mentioned as an example of a bookish book that made it to the top 10 bestsellers.
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Recommended by Cheryl Frank as a beautifully written medical mystery and epic about a family in India.
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