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Verghese on the Road

A P Kamath in New York

Abraham Verghese, who kicked off the promotion for the paperback edition of his book, The Tennis Partner, in New York at the South Asian Journalists Association last week, is travelling to many other American cities to give readings and sign copies.

On November 9, the Asia Society is screening the film, My Own Country, based on his first book of the same title.

Inspired by Verghese's autobiography, the television film tells the tale of cultural identity and healing through the lives of patients suffering of AIDS up in the Smoky Mountains and the transformation of their Indian doctor.

A discussion with Mira Nair follows the screening.

Verghese's new book is searing study of addiction and bonds of friendship.

The details about his appearances:
Chicago: Tuesday, October 5, 6.30 pm at Pritzker Auditorium, 251 E Huron St. For information, call Barbara's Bookstore at (312) 642-4818.

Madison: Wednesday, October 6, 7 pm at Borders, 3416 University Avenue. For information, call (608) 232-2608.

Iowa City: Thursday, October 7, 8 pm at Buchanan Auditorium. For information, call Prairie Lights at (319) 337-2681.

Salt Lake City: Sunday, October 10, (time to be announced) at the Medical School Cowan Lectureship.

Salt Lake City: Monday, October 11, 7 pm at The King's English 1511 S 1500 E. For information, call (801) 484-9100.

Seattle: Tuesday, October 12, 7.30 pm at Seattle Elliott Bay Book Co, 101 S Main St. For information, call (206) 624-6600.

Sonoma: Wednesday, October 13, 7.30 pm at Readers Bookstore 127 E Napa St. For information, call (707) 939-1779.

Capitola: Thursday, October 14, 7.30 pm at Capitola Book Café, 1475 41st Ave # G. For information, call (831) 462-4415.

Tempe: Tuesday, October 19, 7 pm at Changing Hands, 6428 S, McClintock Drive. For information, call (480) 730-1142.

Austin: Tuesday, October 26, 7 pm at TX Book People, 603 N Lamar Blvd. For more information, call (512) 472-5050.

If you would like to post any information about forthcoming events or community happenings, please email the details to bettypais@aol.com

Information and photographs can also be mailed to Betty Pais at 87-52 108th Street, 2nd Floor, Richmond Hill, NY 11418-2229, USA.

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