{"product_id":"pearl-s-buck-hearts-come-home-and-other-stories-pocket-books-1962","title":"Pearl S Buck Hearts Come Home And Other Stories Pocket Books 1962","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHearts Come Home And Other Stories\u003c\/b\u003e written by Pearl S. Buck. Pocket Books, Giant Cardinal Edition, published August 1962 and printed in the U.S.A. Paperback, 243 printed pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSynopsis: \u003c\/strong\u003e Hearts Come Home and Other Stories by Pearl S. Buck is a collection of short stories that explores themes of family, compassion, homecoming, and the quiet emotional struggles of everyday people. Set in both America and China—reflecting Buck's deep familiarity with both cultures—the stories focus on ordinary individuals facing difficult choices, misunderstandings, loss, and the search for belonging. Through her warm, straightforward prose, Buck examines the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of kindness, forgiveness, and enduring family bonds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than centering on dramatic action, the collection highlights the small but meaningful moments that shape people's lives. Each story offers a thoughtful glimpse into the hopes, disappointments, and triumphs of its characters, revealing Buck's gift for portraying universal human emotions across cultural boundaries. Together, the stories celebrate the idea that love, empathy, and the desire for home are experiences shared by people everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e The book is in overall very good condition. The inside of the covers (blank white sides) have some spotting.  The inside pages have heavy yellowing from age but don't have any rips, tears or creases (see photos).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pocket Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52141422182685,"sku":"PPEF5351S","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0283\/9805\/9606\/files\/pearlbuck-heartscomehome.jpg?v=1784379501","url":"https:\/\/tulipstuff.com\/products\/pearl-s-buck-hearts-come-home-and-other-stories-pocket-books-1962","provider":"TulipStuff","version":"1.0","type":"link"}