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Search - The Color of Water : A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother
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Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover, Audio Cassette (Abridged cassette, 2), Audio CD (Unabridged), Hardcover
Book Description:
This is a book that will "make you proud to be a member of the human race," says Mirabella, and countless readers have already discovered its power. Written in remembrance of his Polish-born, Southern-raised Jewish mother-who married a black man and raised twelve children, all of whom completed college-The Color of Water is a classic of the memoir genre, a testament to love, and a truly American story.
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Genres:
- Biographies & Memoirs >> Family & Childhood
- Biographies & Memoirs >> Ethnic & National >> Jewish
- Biographies & Memoirs >> Ethnic & National >> African-American & Black
- Biographies & Memoirs >> Memoirs
- History >> Americas >> United States >> African Americans >> History
- Nonfiction >> Social Sciences >> Special Groups >> Ethnic Studies
- Nonfiction >> Social Sciences >> Discrimination & Racism
- Nonfiction >> Social Sciences >> Special Groups >> Minority Studies
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Veronika B. (
11 member(s) found this review helpful.
I loved this book. It was very emotional. The author experienced so much conflict about his racial identity. He did not learn about his mother's past until he started researching the book. The story is amazing.
Jackie H. (
10 member(s) found this review helpful.
This memoir of a man trying to find his identity as a mixed race man, really hit home because my friend's son is mixed race and it reminded me of him. It simply tells of his life and how he tried to identify with both of his races and the struggle to fit in. The book told the story from his mother's point of view and also from his.
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9 member(s) found this review helpful.
An interesting read in the manner of how the author writes every other chapter in the voice of his mother. She is an non complicated person who against many odds manages to raise 12 children to responsible adulthood. Easy to read, a nice summer book.
Michelle I. (
8 member(s) found this review helpful.
This is one of the few books I have kept for my personal library. It is a story about a man's Jewish mother. He is black and she is a white Jew. He frequently asks her in the book "What color am I?" To which she responds the color of water. This story shows the human nature of wanting to be loved and accepted.
8 member(s) found this review helpful.
Terrific book... I couldn't put it down... I read it through throughout the day... yes, one day that is how good it is... Like reading two stories at once... reading about the mother when she finally shares her past with her son as well as reading about the son all the things he overcame to find who he really is... dg
8 member(s) found this review helpful.
THIS IS AN AWESOME BOOK! Not your typical mom with not your typical children. What a wonderful family - wish I could sit down and talk with them...
8 member(s) found this review helpful.
This is a book that should be required reading for every high school kid in this country. Where did this woman get the strength (both physical and spiritual) to overcome the adversity that she was faced with every day of her life. It's all about the power of education and faith.
7 member(s) found this review helpful.
The chapters in this book go back and forth between the viewpoint of the author and that of his mother. I love the format! It's a great read!
7 member(s) found this review helpful.
Fabulous!! I couldn't put this book down - I stayed up most of the night and read the entire book!!!
6 member(s) found this review helpful.
This book is an amazing tale of a white jewish woman, 12 mixed color children, and their battle in life. Great read!
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I really enjoyed reading The Color of Water... and loved the way McBride intertwined his life experiences with his mothers.
James McBride knew his mother was different. Complex and moving, suffused with issues of race, religion and identity interwoven in histories of family love.
not in the best shape . book on required reading list , daughter used for a semester
Wonderful book, must read. Over 2 years on NY Times Bestseller list.
What a wonderful, insightful look into a son's love for his mother. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
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