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Epilogue: The Call Out
In the epilogue of The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store, the Koffler brothers, Hirshel and Yigel, find themselves adjusting to their new life in America. As Jewish refugees from Austria, their fresh start is marked by their work as brakemen on the Pennsylvania Railroad’s freight train, the Tanker Toad, which transports coal from Berwyn to the Pennhurst hospital. The year is 1936, and on Memorial Day weekend, they encounter a perplexing scene. A tall, lanky African American man holds a crying child in…-
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Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments in The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store are a heartfelt expression of the author’s deep appreciation for the people who have shaped their life and work. One of the most significant figures mentioned is Sy Friend, a mentor who has greatly impacted the author’s journey. Sy served as the retired director of The Variety Club Camp for Handicapped Children in Worcester, Pennsylvania. His influence is remembered fondly for how he imparted lessons on inclusion, compassion, and the power of…-
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Chapter 26: The Job
Chapter 26: The Job begins with Fatty and Big Soap engaging in a light-hearted conversation while working together on a car, the Great Chadwick Six. As they toil away, Fatty points out that the vehicle is not the genuine article, noting that it has Ford parts installed, which should not be the case for a Chadwick. Despite the car's lack of authenticity, they continue their task, and the mood is casual, with Fatty proposing a job to Big Soap during their downtime. Big Soap, however, seems more intrigued by…-
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Chapter 27: The Finger
Chapter 27: The Finger begins with Dodo awakening in his crib, his tired eyes focusing on his friend, Monkey Pants, who seems to be trying to communicate with him. Dodo's recent experiences weigh heavily on him, having just emerged from a hospital cast and struggling to adjust to the overwhelming and isolating environment of the ward. The ward is filled with patients of varying abilities, and Dodo feels increasingly isolated as he watches the stronger and more capable patients dominate those who are less…-
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Chapter 28: The Last Love
Chapter 28: The Last Love begins with Anna Morse, the owner of Morse’s Funeral Home, dealing with the overwhelming responsibilities of her work while still feeling the emotional weight of her husband's death three years ago. She often contemplates leaving Linfield, Pennsylvania, to escape the memories and the burden of her life, yet she is tied to the town by her loyal employee, Nate Timblin. Nate is not only a reliable worker who helps with repairs but also a friend who offers companionship, keeping…-
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Chapter 25: The Deal
Chapter 25: The Deal begins in Philadelphia at the Blitz Theater, where Marvin Skrupskelis, a middle-aged Jewish man dressed in overalls, arrives with no appointment, seeking out Mr. Isaac Moskovitz. The encounter begins with a mistaken impression, as a blonde secretary wrongly assumes Marvin is part of a union. When Moskovitz finally meets Marvin, their interaction reveals a relationship that is both tense and functional, marked by a sense of familiarity and underlying tension. The way they communicate…-
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Chapter 23: Bernice’s Bible
Chapter 23: Bernice’s Bible opens with Fatty and Big Soap working on an old convertible behind the jook joint. Their focus is interrupted when Rusty brings unexpected news: Fatty’s sister, Bernice, has arrived. Fatty is immediately confused and unsettled by her visit, as he believes there is no reason for her to be there after their years of estrangement. He insists on continuing his work on the car, which he believes could be a valuable Great Chadwick Six, despite Rusty’s teasing about the car being…-
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Chapter 24: Duck Boy
Chapter 24: Duck Boy opens with the arrival of Paper's renowned sweet potato pie, which serves as the focal point for a gathering of Nate, Addie, Rusty, Fatty, and Miggy, who arrives late after work at Pennhurst. Miggy, with her professional demeanor, contrasts sharply with her past life on Hemlock Row, immediately establishing a bond with Nate. Their light banter sets the stage for a deeper conversation, and as the evening progresses, Miggy opens up about her life and her work at the hospital. She…-
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Chapter 20: The Antes House
Chapter 20: The Antes House introduces Gus Plitzka, the chairman of the Pottstown city council, who has a deep-seated aversion to Memorial Day. This holiday, which includes the John Antes Historical Society’s Cornet Marching Band, brings with it a series of events that Gus dreads each year. These events involve a council meeting, followed by a band performance, a breakfast of German sausages, and a parade where council members dress as Revolutionary soldiers to honor John Antes, a composer with a…-
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Chapter 21: The Marble
Chapter 21: The Marble begins with Dodo, a young boy, waking up in Ward C-1 of Pennhurst, an institution filled with men who are each grappling with their own struggles. His early days in the ward are a haze of confusion and pain, magnified by the effects of the strong medication he is given. Transitioning from the comfort and familiarity of his room above Miss Chona’s grocery store to the overwhelming, chaotic environment of a ward with over two hundred men proves to be an incredibly traumatic…-
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