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Cutting for Stone, Abraham Verghese 2009

A wide-sweeping epic story spanning India, Ethiopia, New York and points between.  Memorable characters—-Sister Mary Joseph Praise, Thomas Stone, Hema and Ghosh, Matron and Marion and Shiva Praise—in a story of love, family, work, and political disruption.  A great read.