The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride is a historical novel rich with themes of community, race, and resilience. Set in 1970s Pennsylvania, the discovery of a skeleton unearths long-held secrets about the predominantly Black and Jewish neighborhood of Chicken Hill.
The story follows Chona, who runs the Heaven & Earth Grocery Store, and Moshe, who integrated the local theater. Their stories interweave with the struggles of the community, particularly the fight to protect a deaf boy from institutionalization. As the truth about the past emerges, the novel explores the power of love and community to overcome hardship and injustice.
Author: James McBride
Format: Paperback
Year: 2023
Pages: 512
Publisher: Random House Large Print
