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The Color of Water

by James McBride

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CJ (05/24/04)

I felt this book was an inspiriation to me and my heritage becuase It deals with a lot of the issues that I am facing racism in my life becuase of my race and this book gave me confort and a sence of security. Much love to my brother James McBride

calamia (05/15/04)

This book is very interested I hope it bring back memories from the past as other people read it. As I was reading this book it brought back memories of slavery.

Daun (03/02/04)

Being of a biracial family, this book helps to explain the reasons my grandmother, aunts, and uncles do some of the things that they do. My grandmother is white and raised five black children. After reading the book, I appreciate her stuggle and the struggle of many others like her even more. Even if you are not biracial, this book will make you think and appreciate lots of things.

Carolynn (02/19/04)

Im 18 years old and I was first introduced to this book in my senior year in high school. I really enjoyed it, I first had to read it for school but now I'm reading on my own. I have also recomended it to alot of people hoping that they will have the same liking that I have for the book. This book is truly inspirational to everone who is of mixed races, a must read for everyone! Highly Recomended.

Greg (02/05/04)

This book is a must read. It is the type of touching story you can realte to regardless of race. When you finish it you'll want to call your mother and thank her for being who she is.

Jestine (11/29/03)

Excellent wonderful, marvelous, great, interesting book to read. When reading this book you have to focus alot. If you don't you won't understand it.

priyanka (10/23/03)

This Book is great.
i love i dont know anybody who didnt like it.
James Mcbride is a great writter.

Superstar a.ka. janel NIU student (10/22/03)

This book was every interesting. After coming along reading, it all became to make since. The different writings in, "The Color of Water"
book is illistrating the different voices of Ruth and James. The way that I read the book to understand it was by reading all of James version. Then I read Ruthie's part of her life. This book makes you think about two things at one time. I would recommend this book to a friend and tell thm about it; that is if they don't understand.

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