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By: Ann Petry

Narrated by: Shayna Small

“Petry is the writer we have been waiting for, hers are the stories we need to fully illuminate the questions of our moment.” -(Tayari Jones, author of An American Marriage)

A rare, previously unpublished short story by Ann Petry (1908-1997), one of America’s most distinguished African American writers.

On a snowy Christmas Eve in an unnamed American city, the archangel Michael wanders the streets. He is alone and hungry, his clothes tattered, and when he sees his face reflected in a store window, it is that of a young African American boy. Who will offer him food and shelter and who will turn him away? And when he becomes a blonde, freckle-faced child, is his fate different? Ann Petry’s beautiful fable reveals all her gifts as a storyteller and a sage.

©2020 Ann Petry (P)2020 Audible Originals, LLC.

Wonderful message

Truly a wonderful experience to hear a holiday story, in this time of great divisiveness in the world. it’s a simple story of the true nature of people. It is an acceptance of people as they are, some good, some not. Enjoyed it.

Wonderful!

I really liked this. I hope she writes more. This lifted my psyche! Terrific. More, please.

another person's shoes

wonderful makes you think how would you react to that person, if you had encountered him

Touching story

A beautiful little story which illustrates the negative repercussions of prejudice and the power of kindness as Archangel Michael experiences the earth looking like a street kid.

What a lesson!

You never know who you are meeting. It is best to always be kind so you represent humanity well.