Bailey's Café

Step inside Bailey's Café, the most enchantingly authentic diner you will ever encounter. Run by Bailey and his trusted assistant, Nadine, this establishment acts as a beacon for a diverse array of individuals from the year 1948, all with their own compelling stories to share. Bailey speaks of his deep love for his resilient, yet serene spouse, along with recounting harrowing memories from his time in World War II.

As we listen, each regular patron of the café takes their turn to reveal a glimpse of their lives. There is Sadie, whose dedication to cleanliness rivals her dependence on alcohol; the uniquely nurturing Eve, who only accepts fresh flowers as payment in her brothel; Sweet Esther, who insists on white roses in exchange for her special services; Peaches, whose scarred face starkly contrasts with her stunning physique; Jesse Bell, battling an insatiable craving for heroin; the enigmatic Miss Maple, also known as Stanley; and Mariam, the young Ethiopian girl believed to possess miraculous abilities.

Gloria Naylor, renowned author of Women of Brewster Place and Mama Day, delivers what may be her most exceptional work in Bailey's Café. Through her captivating cast of characters, she weaves tales of resilience, discrimination, and dignity. Naylor masterfully transforms the struggles of these societal outcasts into enduring truths about the resilience and fortitude found within people across the globe.

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