From Fiction to Medicine: The Book That Inspired Abraham Verghese.
Abraham Verghese, a doctor and novelist, reveals that W. Somerset Maugham's "Of Human Bondage" was the book that called him to medicine. He shares his favorite books, including "The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois" by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers, and recommends "The World According to Garp" by John Irving and "The Razor's Edge" by W. Somerset Maugham for readers under 21. Verghese also discusses his reading habits, the books that influenced his decision to become a doctor, and the importance of reading fiction for medical students.