This is a simple and heartwarming story of the reemergence out of pain and sadness into strength and caring. But for one, as should be, the characters are lovely people you'd want to know, have coffee with, share a meal, end up caring about.

I received a digital copy of this book as an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) in return for an honest review.
Mr. and Mrs. Rosen, an older Jewish couple, moved into a new neighborhood and quickly met the 9-year-old boy who lived next door with his mother and (racist, bigoted, alcoholic) father. Dewey (the boy) and his mother get to know the elderly, childless pair, quite well. While Mr. Rosen maintains a rather gruff exterior and acts as though he would prefer to spend his time alone (or at least with only his wife as company), he ends up spending more and more time with Dewey, who has grown on him. The story takes place in the 70's in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada--the time period is somewhat evident to me when Dewey and Mr. Rosen play various board games (the ones I played when I was a kid in the 70's)! While it's heart-warming to see Mrs. Rosen take Dewey's mother, Lisa, under her wing, what impresses me most is the way Dewey and Mr. Rosen end up bringing each other out of their respective shells.

Excerpt from Review: "...The story of On Herring Cove Road: Mr. Jew and the Goy Boy was captivating. Every time I had to put this book down, it was with loathing for whatever menial task – such as work, sleep, etc. – caused me to do so..."

A beautifully written sensitive book. It kept me engrossed until the last page and wanting more.