The Covenant of Water (Oprah's Book Club) pdf

"The Covenant of Water" by Abraham Verghese is an epic, multigenerational novel set in Kerala, South India, spanning from the early 1900s to the 1970s. It follows the lives of a family bound by a mysterious curse that causes at least one person in each generation to die by drowning, despite having an intimate relationship with water. At the center of the story is a woman known as Big Ammachi, who witnesses immense changes in her family's fortunes, the political upheavals of the time, and the sweeping transformation of the world around her. As the narrative weaves together themes of love, faith, medicine, and the supernatural, it explores how water is both a source of life and danger. Rich in cultural detail, historical insight, and emotional depth, "The Covenant of Water" is a profound exploration of human resilience, the ties that bind us, and the secrets that shape our destinies.