In 'The Covenant of Water,' Abraham Verghese traces an Indian family's drowning curse
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Exploring 'The Covenant of Water' by Abraham Verghese
Discover the New York Times bestselling novel, 'The Covenant of Water' by Abraham Verghese, as the podcast host introduces its exploration of a family plagued by drowning deaths. Dive into Verghese's discussion on the power of writing and how novels can serve as atonement, while exploring the backdrop of technological and political changes over a century.
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