The novel follows the story of Ellen Cherry Charles, an artist who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and enlightenment, and her husband, Randolph "Boomer" Petway, who creates a mobile home out of a turkey. The narrative also includes inanimate objects - a Conch Shell, a Can of Beans, a Dirty Sock, a Painted Stick, and a Silver Spoon - that come to life and embark on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. The book explores themes of love, art, religion, and the human condition, all with a blend of humor and philosophical insight.

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