James McBride | The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store

[@make_good]

One of the things I love about the book is that there are new characters introduced throughout. Our lives are lived in ever expanding circles.

[@Mohania-Shanette]

I LOVED EVERY MINTUE OF THIS TALK!!!

[@yurianalopez9859]

What a joy to hear this commentated reading just after finishing the novel today. Thank you for letting me relive it, and shedding even more light on it. 💗

[@StigglyNYC]

agreed, feel the same

[@lemerry7266]

Yes I really like you, James. Congratulations on another beloved best seller. Can tell you are fond of your characters and that’s contagious.

[@sunnymoondog]

I thought of Melquiades from 100 Years of Solitude when Malachi comes to town. Love the magical realism.

[@StigglyNYC]

Just loved the book and loved this talk

[@llrblaylock9451]

I so admire James McBride, he's a great narrator/storyteller, historian, and musician. Dude, you are so 😎! His writing is addictive, educational, and informative. Grateful for your references to the Gullah communities. 😎😎 I have ties to Low Country South Carolinians - Coosawhatchie, Pocotaligo, Tullifinny, Point South, Bluffton, Hilton Head Island, etc. The culture is amazing, aye?🤔

[@lorifineman261]

Thank you for this.

[@ginogina4589]

Reading it now. Loving it. VCC counselor 1965, 66, 67. Changed my life too. My father Warren was the outside auditor for WCAU in the day. WCAU did the initial investigative work on the Pennhurst case. The Court assigned a special master to oversee Pennhurst; Warren was the auditor for the special master. When I was a grad student at BMC GSSWSR in the early 70s I visited Pennhurst to see for myself. Everything about this book shines a light on my path too. The reference to camp and equality is absolutely true and camp served as a reference point for how the world is supposed to be. 100% developed and fueled by Sy.

[@MichelleFine-u4m]

Truly a brilliant book! So much depth and colorful characters. Really loved it.

[@chambersstevens3135]

Love this book!

[@joannchambers6370]

Great book, loved it

[@shevetlevi2821]

Mr. McBride, I loved the book and was sad that I finished it. If you're reading this can you answer one question. Was Elijah, the most mystical of the Jewish prophets the inspiration for Malachi? I couldn't help think that. If anyone else has thoughts about this you're welcome to post.

[@sunnymoondog]

He reminds me of Melquiades from 100 Years of Solitude

[@PascalBachmann]

James McBride's 'The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store' truly offers a profound journey between the lines; have you had a chance to dive into it yet?

[@CE12869]

🙏🙏🙏