Abscond by Abraham Verghese Audiobook Summary
Audible Leaf
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.
Duration - 11m.
Author - Audible Leaf.
Narrator - Digital Voice Brian E.
Published Date - Friday, 24 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Audible Leaf ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
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. Duration - 11m. Author - Audible Leaf. Narrator - Digital Voice Brian E. Published Date - Friday, 24 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Audible Leaf ©.
Language:
English
Introduction
Duration:00:01:08
Chapter 1: Breakfast, Drama, and All That Family Energy
Duration:00:01:31
Chapter 2: Bike Rides and What Summer FEELS Like
Duration:00:02:11
Chapter 3: Adjusting to a New Normal
Duration:00:03:23
Chapter 4: Letting Go, Moving Forward
Duration:00:02:35
Epilogue
Duration:00:01:10