Cutting+for+Stone

Marion and Shiva Stone are twin brothers born of a secret union between a beautiful Indian nun and a brash British surgeon. Orphaned by their mother’s death and their father’s disappearance, bound together by a preternatural connection and a shared fascination with medicine, the twins come of age as Ethiopia hovers on the brink of revolution. Moving from Addis Ababa to New York City and back again, // Cutting for Stone // is an unforgettable story of love and betrayal, medicine and ordinary miracles—and two brothers whose fates are forever intertwined. (from Barnes & Noble)



**Student Reviews:** "Yes, this is probably the longest book on your list, but this will be one of the most rewarding books you will read in your high school career. //Cutting for Stone// diagnoses the struggle that those who live in Africa have to endure in order to achieve their dreams. Abraham Verghese details his own struggles and pitfalls through his characters. You will feel a strong connection with the central characters and will be rooting hard for their success. //Cutting for Stone// is a breath-taking novel that makes the reader obtain a greater appreciation for his or her own life." ~Alex Thompson (GCHS senior, 2014) "This novel details the epic journey of a set of twins in Ethiopia and how they each live totally different lives. Marion and Shiva may have been born from the same womb, but from the beginning, they are each unique individuals with different aspirations in life. This novel will leave you frustrated, heartbroken, and at the same time, in awe at how one's life journey can be. I recommend this novel to students interested in pursuing a career in the medical field, for it contains many aspects of medicine. Once you begin reading this novel, you won't be able to put it down." ~Kendall Burk (GCHS senior, 2014)