Publication

1998 - HarperCollins, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

86,250 words, Guess

Page Count

345 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Goodreads909277
  • LibraryThing209393

Classifications

  • DDC610/.92
  • LCCR154.V53 A3 1998

Description

Verghese's marriage is unraveling. He relocates to El Paso, Texas, hoping to make a fresh start as a staff member at the county hospital. He meets David, a medical student and former tennis pro, and their matches reawaken Verghese's passion for the game. As David's life takes some disturbing turns, Verghese finds himself forced to choose between his role as friend and that of authority figure.

First Sentence

There are two Thanksgiving in El Paso.

Subjects

Genres

  • Biography.

Other Editions

  • The tennis partner: a doctor's story of friendship and lossHarperCollins1998-01-01
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