This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Ravi's life changes when his father, a respected surgeon, suddenly dies. It's summer 1967 in a New Jersey suburb and thirteen-year-old Ravi is left to support his grieving mother and younger sister while holding on to his own quiet dreams of becoming a tennis pro. Between school pressures, family expectations, and the challenges of being the only Indian kid in his class, Ravi learns what it means to carry loss and hope in the same heartbeat. This story shines with real moments, family rituals, friendship, and the tough, sometimes messy path to growing up.
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This summary is meant to give you a friendly and easy-to-follow overview of Abscond. It isn't a replacement for reading or listening to the full book, which offers much more detail and emotion. All characters and events belong to Abraham Verghese and the publisher.
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Ravi's life changes when his father, a respected surgeon, suddenly dies. It's summer 1967 in a New Jersey suburb and thirteen-year-old Ravi is left to support his grieving mother and younger sister while holding on to his own quiet dreams of becoming a tennis pro. Between school pressures, family expectations, and the challenges of being the only Indian kid in his class, Ravi learns what it means to carry loss and hope in the same heartbeat. This story shines with real moments, family rituals, friendship, and the tough, sometimes messy path to growing up.
Disclaimer
This summary is meant to give you a friendly and easy-to-follow overview of Abscond. It isn't a replacement for reading or listening to the full book, which offers much more detail and emotion. All characters and events belong to Abraham Verghese and the publisher.
Abscond by Abraham Verghese Audiobook Summary
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Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940194863242 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Audible Leaf |
| Publication date: | 07/24/2025 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
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