A sweeping, emotionally riveting first novel–an enthralling family saga of Africa and America, doctors and patients, exile and home. Posted January 14, 2015 by MPPL. About Cutting for Stone. It is impossible to fully explore the incredible depth of CUTTING FOR STONE within a few paragraphs. Abraham Verghese has said that his ambition in writing Cutting for Stone was to “tell a great story, an old-fashioned, truth-telling story.” CUTTING FOR STONE ABRAHAM VERGHESE WMBC DISCUSSION QUESTIONS . Phyllis In the ancient Greek Hippocratic Oath (for physicians) there was a line about not cutting for stone (gall stone, kidney stone, etc) because of the…more In the ancient Greek Hippocratic Oath (for physicians) there was a line about not cutting for stone (gall stone, kidney stone, etc) because of the danger to the patient. Cutting for Stone Abraham Verghese, 2009 Knopf Doubleday 541 pp. PBR Book Review: At 500 pages it certainly is a long book, but worth every second, earning five stars rating from this reader! Verghese’s skill at intertwining so many stories is awesome and prohibits simple description of the novel as a whole. Informative, Dramatic, Interesting, BookMovement's reading guide includes discussion questions, plot summary, reviews and ratings and suggested discussion questions from our book clubs, editorial reviews, excerpts and more. Discussion Questions From the publisher: 1. In the era, there was no anesthesia, etc. 538 talking about this. The surgeon in the book is a Doctor Stone and his two estranged sons become doctors. urdu Poetry, Urdu Ghazal, Urdu Qoute’s And Islamic Posts I heard my doctor’s voice on the other end of the line telling me that my recent bloodwork showed. ISBN-13: 9780375714368 Summary A sweeping, emotionally riveting first novel—an enthralling family saga of Africa and America, doctors and patients, exile and home. In the era, there was no anesthesia, etc. Each character is so fully developed from start to finish that the reader becomes deeply involved with each and every one. Wikipedia – the Hippocratic Oath meaning of “cutting for stone” Original, translated into English: “ 1. CUTTING FOR STONE ABRAHAM VERGHESE WMBC DISCUSSION QUESTIONS . PBR Book Review: At 500 pages it certainly is a long book, but worth every second, earning five stars rating from this reader! 1) Open with the Hippocratic oath and discuss its relationship to the book’s title. 3.5 of 5 stars to Abraham Verghese's novel, Cutting for Stone, which was a book club selection about 7 years ago. Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese is a popular literary novel that tells the story of a nun in Ethiopia who has twin boys. Wikipedia – the Hippocratic Oath meaning of “cutting for stone” Original, translated into English: “ Christian book clubs could bring their faith to bear in discussing the story and would be able to engage the popular culture at the same time. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. 1) Open with the Hippocratic oath and discuss its relationship to the book’s title. About This Guide The introduction, discussion questions, and suggested further reading that follow are designed to enhance your group's discussion of Abraham Verghese's acclaimed first novel, Cutting for Stone.