The Color of Water A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother

The Color of Water A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother

by James McBride

2006

This memoir is a son's loving tribute to his enigmatic white mother, a woman who defied convention to raise twelve black children in poverty. James McBride weaves together his own coming-of-age story with his mother's remarkable past, from her Jewish upbringing in Poland to her life as the wife of a black minister. It's a powerful exploration of race, identity, and the enduring strength of family, perfect for readers who appreciate deeply personal narratives about overcoming adversity.

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