{"product_id":"cutting-for-stone-abraham-verghese-1","title":"Cutting for Stone – Abraham Verghese","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sweeping, unforgettable novel set in Ethiopia and America, \u003cem\u003eCutting for Stone\u003c\/em\u003e tells the story of twin brothers, Marion and Shiva Stone, born of a secret union between an Indian nun and a British surgeon. Abandoned at birth, they grow up in a mission hospital where medicine, betrayal, and love shape their destinies. Spanning continents and decades, \u003cstrong\u003eAbraham Verghese’s\u003c\/strong\u003e debut blends family saga with medical drama, exploring identity, sacrifice, and redemption with extraordinary depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoodreads readers call it \u003cem\u003e“epic, moving, and beautifully written,”\u003c\/em\u003e earning a 4.3\/5 rating. A frequent book club favourite for its emotional resonance and sweeping scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers of \u003cem\u003eThe Kite Runner\u003c\/em\u003e by Khaled Hosseini, \u003cem\u003eA Fine Balance\u003c\/em\u003e by Rohinton Mistry, and \u003cem\u003eThe Shadow of the Banyan\u003c\/em\u003e by Vaddey Ratner. Popular with readers who love culturally rich, multigenerational stories of family, resilience, and identity. The quote that captures it: \u003cem\u003e“Medicine is the ultimate act of love.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA paperback (2009) in Very Good condition — minor shelf wear, pages clean and intact, binding tight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jhb Preloved Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45034082369651,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/3357\/6307\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_476844fd-314b-44df-82fb-c3d4e64dab19.jpg?v=1780400929","url":"https:\/\/jhbprelovedbooks.co.za\/products\/cutting-for-stone-abraham-verghese-1","provider":"Jhb Preloved Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}