Cutting for Stone

Born in 1950s Ethiopia to a secret union between a brilliant Indian nun and a charismatic British surgeon, identical twins Marion and Shiva Stone enter the world orphaned by their mother's tragic death and their father's abrupt disappearance. Bound by an extraordinary connection and a shared, innate passion for medicine, they navigate a childhood within the confines of Missing, the missionary hospital that serves as their home. As Ethiopia teeters on the brink of revolution, their diverging paths lead to a profound rift, sending Marion to America to pursue surgical training. 'Cutting for Stone' is a sweeping epic that intertwines the personal with the political, exploring themes of identity, betrayal, love, and the complex ethical landscape of medicine. It’s a journey from the vibrant, tumultuous streets of Addis Ababa to the sophisticated medical centers of New York, ultimately returning to confront the past and mend the bonds of family amidst a nation in turmoil, revealing how fate and circumstance forge human destiny.