Abraham Verghese in conversation with Aimee Liu at Live Talks Los Angeles

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Chapters & Sections (46)

0:04 Oprah Book Club Selection Experience chapter 4
0:04 Oprah Book Club Selection Experience
2:29 Author's Experience with Engaged and Respectful Reader
3:45 Overcoming Performance Anxiety and Finding Inner Peace
5:35 Balancing Professional and Creative Pursuits
7:46 Managing Time as a Writer chapter 2
7:46 Managing Time as a Writer
10:11 Discovering a Calling in Medicine through Literature
12:03 The Intersection of Medicine and Creative Writing chapter 2
12:03 The Intersection of Medicine and Creative Writing
14:12 The Intersection of Medicine and Writing Skills
16:44 Inspiration from Family History and Cultural Heritage chapter 3
16:44 A Mother's Inspiring Life and Educational Background
18:12 Inspiration from Family and Childhood Experiences
19:37 Inspiration Behind the Character of The Matriarch
21:36 The Appeal of Long Epic Novels chapter 2
21:36 Author's Inspiration for Long Epic Novels
23:59 Passing Down Family History and Cultural Heritage
26:07 The Power of Water in Family Dynamics chapter 2
26:07 The Power of Water in Family Dynamics
28:10 Water as a Controlling Metaphor in Storytelling
30:37 Caste and Class in Indian Society chapter 2
30:37 Caste and Class in Indian Society
33:22 Legacy of Caste Systems and Colonialism
35:08 Creating Authentic Regional Dialects in Historical Fiction chapter 2
35:08 Choosing a Non-Indian Doctor for the Story
37:03 Representation of Western Characters in Indian Fiction
39:25 Importance of Maintaining a Sense of Wonder chapter 3
39:25 Description of Tea Plantations in Southern India
40:54 Importance of Nature and Resilience in Healing
42:42 Writing Complex and Empathetic Fictional Characters
45:07 The Reality of Mortality and Human Experience chapter 2
45:07 The Reality of Mortality and Human Experience
47:33 Writing Process and Creative Storytelling Techniques
49:26 Creative Writing Process and Plot Development chapter 2
49:26 Creative Writing Process and Plot Development
51:35 Collaboration with Editors in Writing Process
53:40 The Importance of Healing Over Curing chapter 1
53:40 The Importance of Healing Beyond Cure
57:51 Challenges of Hearing Loss and Audiobook Production chapter 2
57:51 Challenges of Hearing Loss and Audiobook Production
1:00:17 Physician Burnout and Loss of Purpose
1:02:44 Challenges in Primary Care Reimbursement chapter 3
1:02:44 Challenges in Primary Care Reimbursement
1:04:55 Burnout in Medical Professionals and Administration
1:06:27 Balancing Writing and Medical Career Demands

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