About the book
Before Armstrong took his first step, another pioneer blazed toward the stars: Ham, a young chimpanzee seized from the forests of Cameroon and trained by his devoted handler, Bradley. As the U.S. space program races toward the future, their extraordinary bond is tested in perilous experiments, culminating in Ham’s harrowing journey beyond Earth’s atmosphere. He becomes a living symbol of human ambition, and its staggering cost. Finally, Bradley must acknowledge the limits of compassion and takes drastic action. Inspired by real events, Ham’s Heaven is a deeply moving exploration of friendship, sacrifice, and the uneasy alliance between man and animal. Named one of the best books of 2024 by Ha’aretz and best debut fiction by the radio show Under Cover, Ham’s Heaven is a testament to the bonds that define us—and the quest for progress that so often divides us.
Editions of Ham's Heaven
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781965684528
- EBook
- ISBN 9781965684535
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Before Armstrong took his first step, another pioneer blazed toward the stars: Ham, a young chimpanzee seized from the forests of Cameroon and trained by his devoted handler, Bradley. As the U.S. space program races toward the future, their extraordinary bond is tested in perilous experiments, culminating in Ham’s harrowing journey beyond Earth’s atmosphere. He becomes a living symbol of human ambition, and its staggering cost. Finally, Bradley must acknowledge the limits of compassion and takes drastic action. Inspired by real events, Ham’s Heaven is a deeply moving exploration of friendship, sacrifice, and the uneasy alliance between man and animal. Named one of the best books of 2024 by Ha’aretz and best debut fiction by the radio show Under Cover, Ham’s Heaven is a testament to the bonds that define us—and the quest for progress that so often divides us.
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What is Ham's Heaven about?
Before Armstrong took his first step, another pioneer blazed toward the stars: Ham, a young chimpanzee seized from the forests of Cameroon and trained by his devoted handler, Bradley. As the U.S. space program races toward the future, their extraordinary bond is tested in perilous experiments, culminating in Ham’s harrowing journey beyond Earth’s atmosphere. He becomes a living symbol of human ambition, and its staggering cost. Finally, Bradley must acknowledge the limits of compassion and takes drastic action. Inspired by real events, Ham’s Heaven is a deeply moving exploration of friendship, sacrifice, and the uneasy alliance between man and animal. Named one of the best books of 2024 by Ha’aretz and best debut fiction by the radio show Under Cover, Ham’s Heaven is a testament to the bonds that define us—and the quest for progress that so often divides us.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Ham's Heaven?
Fiction > Historical fiction
Where can I read a sample of Ham's Heaven?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781965684528
How long is Ham's Heaven and how many pages does it have?
Ham's Heaven has 150 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Ham's Heaven?
Ori Gersht
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Ham's Heaven is available as paperback(ISBN 9781965684528) and ebook(ISBN 9781965684535)
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