Abraham Verghese

1 week ago | freakonomics.com | Abraham Verghese |A. J. Cronin |Harriet Beecher Stowe |Steven D. Levitt

Today’s episode is an encore presentation of a conversation I had back in 2023 with physician and bestselling novelist Abraham Verghese. There’s an old adage that says, “Nice guys finish last.” Well, Abraham is an incredibly compelling refutation of that idiotic old saying. The way Abraham has lived his life could be a model for all of us. *      *      * My guest today, Abraham Verghese, is a professor of medicine at Stanford University. But as you’ll hear today, he’s also so much more.

Jan 7, 2025 | amymakechnie.substack.com | Abraham Verghese |Amy Makechnie

Happy New Year, friends!Are we going to read this year, or what?!Goodreads tells me I read 36 books in 2024, six more than my stated goal. This number was purposefully lower than I wanted bc if you read more books than your goal, Goodreads sends you congratulatory messages and gold stars - which plays well into my “words of affirmation” love language. Know thyself, friends 😊 (underpromise and overdeliver :).

Nov 26, 2024 | everyqueer.com | Sarah Schulman |David France |Abraham Verghese |Tony Kushner

Understanding the history of AIDS is crucial for both honoring the past and shaping a better future. The AIDS epidemic, particularly its devastating impact on the LGBTQ+ community, is a stark reminder of the consequences of stigma, discrimination, and neglect. By learning about the struggles, resilience, and activism of those who lived through this crisis, we gain invaluable insights into the human cost of prejudice and the importance of fighting for social justice and healthcare equality.

Oct 29, 2024 | tidd.ly | Robin Wall Kimmerer |Laurie Gilmore |Abraham Verghese |Evie Woods

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Aug 1, 2024 | audible.com | Herman Melville |Walter Isaacson |Abraham Verghese |Donna Tartt

We've all been there: If it's not the right fit, even the shortest listen can feel like it's taking eons to get through. But what does it take to get through a really long listen? We asked our fellow editors to share their longest-ever listens, and their responses were as varied as the individuals behind them. For some, 12 hours was a long listen, while others soared past 50 hours.