Bestselling Author James McBride on Community, Book Bans and His New Novel | Amanpour and Company

Award-winning author James McBride explores hope and humanity in his new novel. One of President Obama and Oprah’s recommended authors, McBride has now released "The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store." He joins Walter Isaacson to discuss the triumph of love over evil.
Originally aired on August 8, 2023
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Amanpour and Company features wide-ranging, in-depth conversations with global thought leaders and cultural influencers on the issues and trends impacting the world each day, from politics, business and technology to arts, science and sports. Christiane Amanpour leads the conversation on global and domestic news from London with contributions by prominent journalists Walter Isaacson, Michel Martin, Alicia Menendez and Hari Sreenivasan from the Tisch WNET Studios at Lincoln Center in New York City.
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[@justinesorel6325]

As an aside, let's take a moment to appreciate the vibrant, colourful artwork in the background : )

[@TS-wv2yl]

That's a beautiful quilt!

[@caesmonde]

Such an interesting interview!

[@ginogina4589]

Philadelphia and the Variety Club Camp for Handicapped Children…my man. Sy worked hard to create the same kind of community for us at camp. I was there summers 1965, 66, and 67. It changed my life too.

[@RodFraserMusician]

When Mr. Isaacson is interviewing someone I stop and listen and I'm always thankful for it. And now I'm thankful for Mr. McBride, who's books I will soon be reading. This was a moving interview that I shared with some friends. Thank you to everyone involved....especially PBS!

[@alohatstyles]

I love this interaction that facilities such candor about our currently problematic situation surrounding books. Bravo to Walter and James!

[@Kate.8668]

Beautiful interview. It brought a tear to my eye. I will be reading this book.

[@letty3164]

Thank you for this interview. The world needs McBride!

[@jo-anne7504]

Amen!

[@MayThereBeWorldPeace]

The first few sentences of any book really matters to me and determines if I will finish the book. I have to say, I absolutely love that colourful picture and matching vases.😊

[@sheilam1130]

Wise Author❤

[@sherriolson5033]

Thank you for this presentation.

[@EL-bl3yo]

Mr. McBride is a godsend. Just listening to him, he emanates such love and positivity. Reading his novel during a very tough time was a like a saving, life-altering experience I can't describe. It was amazing to hear how Chona was inspired by his grandma, and about how the research took 15 yrs, and his experience with the camp. Bless him and this interview.

[@teresaswanson1850]

Beautiful interview. This was the best book I have read in years. I read it twice because I wanted to feel the love❤️

[@buchheit8000]

What a man...and, what a beautiful book! Give it to others, who will give it again... and again...again. Thank you, James MacBride.

[@TaichiStraightlife]

Mr. Isaacson was more than up to speed here, as usual; a great interview.

[@nycarrhythmiacarepllc7894]

Terrific interview!!! The book is going on my reading list pronto!

[@kesart8378]

"Muh-lah-chee"?!? Really, Walter?

[@Zorazora1234]

I just finished this book I 😢… loved the characters … I kept re- reading sections Became emotional at the end If you can also listen to it on audio.. it’s wonderful

[@WayCoolMom58]

The interviewer needed to learn to pronounce the Yiddish and Hebrew words and names before the interview.

[@Carolina_girl86]

Does anyone know what part of NC his dad, Andrew McBride was from? My mom grew up with a lot of “McBride’s” in her small town here in nc.

[@arnoldsherman7463]

Qe need to celebrate the communities elebrate us.

[@mgb5170]

a wonderful man.