The Covenant of Water: The Podcast - Episode 2

Oprah's Super Soul

Oprah

Society & Culture

4.6 • 32.9K Ratings

🗓️ 28 June 2023

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Summary

Oprah sits down with New York Times bestselling author Dr. Abraham Verghese for a compelling six-part conversation on his latest book, The Covenant of Water. In this episode, Oprah and Abraham discuss parts 1 and 2, including the first of many tragedies and why the story transitions from one country to another. Abraham also reveals how the women in his family served as inspiration for the tale. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah’s Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN

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0:00.0	Hi, I'm so glad you're here.
0:06.8	The Covenant of Water is truly one of the most gripping, exquisite novels I have ever read
0:15.8	and I've been reading since I was three.
0:20.8	It's my one-odd first book club pick.
0:22.8	I'm so enthralled with this epic story.
0:26.1	I think of it as a modern masterpiece.
0:28.9	Now I'm excited for you to hear our captivating conversation with the brilliantly talented
0:34.5	author, Dr. Abraham Friggies.
0:36.8	What an honor to be with you.
0:39.4	On this six-part podcast, we're diving into all ten parts of the Covenant of Water.
0:45.6	That is the best, baffleship moment I ever read.
0:50.8	We'll also hear from readers like you.
0:53.9	What was the hard truth that you hoped to convey in writing this book?
0:59.4	Oh, thank you for that very thoughtful question.
1:03.8	Come along with me on a soulful, extraordinary journey through adventure, family secrets,
1:10.0	medical mysteries, romance, and finally, the shimmering resilience of the human spirit.
1:17.7	This is The Covenant of Water, the podcast.
1:22.0	Hi, everybody.
1:23.0	This is episode two of our special series on my latest book club pick, The Covenant of Water.
1:29.9	I just love saying that title.
1:32.2	Welcome to our Super Soul listeners.
1:33.8	Hey, and new listeners joining us for a conversation about a book that is overflowing with spiritual
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