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By: Ann Petry
Narrated by: Shayna Small
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“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A rare, previously unpublished short story by Ann Petry (1908-1997), one of America’s most distinguished African American writers.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. Literary Fiction Heartfelt Fiction Genre Fiction Feel-Good Short Stories

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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.

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

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

another person's shoes

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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.

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

What a lesson!

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