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Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read.
Abraham Verghese
Born: 1955 (age 70)
Bio: Abraham Verghese is a physician-author, Professor for the Theory and Practice of Medicine at Stanford University Medical School and Senior Associate Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine. He is also the author of three best-selling books, two memoirs and a novel.
Known for:
- Cutting for Stone (2009)
- The Tennis Partner (1999)
- Short Stories (2006)