The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store
Description
In the vibrant, close-knit community of Chicken Hill, Pennsylvania, during the 1920s and '30s, the lives of Black and Jewish residents intertwine with secrets, resilience, and unexpected solidarity. When a skeleton is discovered in a well, it unearths long-buried truths and forces a community to confront its prejudices and protect its own. At the heart of this tale are Moshe and Chona Ludlow, proprietors of the Heaven & Earth Grocery Store, who, along with their neighbors, navigate a world rife with bigotry and injustice. James McBride masterfully weaves a compassionate and often humorous narrative, exploring the enduring power of human connection and the quiet heroism found in everyday life.
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paperback
Penguin Group
Published Jul 29, 2025
417 pages
ISBN: 9780593422953
paperback
Penguin Publishing Group
Published Jan 1, 2023
401 pages
ISBN: 9780593422946
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First Published
2023
Language
eng
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