Book Club: Abraham Verghese’s The Covenant of Water.

This September, dive into a sweeping, multigenerational epic with Abraham Verghese’s acclaimed novel, The Covenant of Water.

Discussion Details:

• In-Person Gathering: September 28 @ 12:30 PM at Unity in Edinboro

• Online via Zoom: September 24 @ 8 PM (NYC time)

Spanning from 1900 to 1977, The Covenant of Water chronicles the story of an Indian family burdened by the mysterious “Condition,” a hereditary affliction that causes tragic drownings among its members. Big Ammachi, the family matriarch, navigates decades of love and loss, raising her children and grandchildren while seeking answers to the enigma that haunts her lineage.

Set in Kerala, this richly textured narrative delves into India’s caste system, British imperialism, and the unique traditions of its Christian community. Abraham Verghese, a physician and bestselling author of Cutting for Stone, infuses the novel with vivid medical detail and poignant reflections on faith, resilience, and the human spirit.