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The Color of Water

by James McBride

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There are currently 99 reader reviews for The Color of Water

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michelle q (06/09/02)

this book is great.it shows the problems of society w/interaciality and it shows the strength to overcome.i loved the book and think the author and his mother are great people!

Tasha D (06/03/02)

I think that this is a very good book, and people of all ages should read it.

jennie (05/30/02)

is the best book i ever read!

Anonymous (05/28/02)

I just finished reading this book for my english class (i'm a sophomore) It was definitely the best book we've read this year. It must have been so difficult for James growing up but he ended a great writer and musician. I don't know how he did it. If you like books that are true stories and interesting, then I suggest buying it, or checking it out at your library!!

Michelle (05/24/02)

I really enjoyed this book and I think that all kinds in high school should have to opportunity to read it. I just thought that James was a very bright and smart kid. Must have been really hard for him growing up!!

Stephanie (05/22/02)

jrainbow312 (05/15/02)

ruth's running pertained to a defense mechanism (avoidance) that she created to protect herself. From what? Her father molesting her, the constraints imposed by her religion, her repeatedly not fitting in anywhere (orthdox or blacks)and her being impoverished but yet proud. The list goes on................

Megaxrage (05/15/02)

Hi! I was wondering if you can help me out with these question that I got form my class and I not sure how to answer them. Thank You!

1. At the end of Chapter 3, Ruth mentions the source of her feeling of 'claustrophobia'. What caused her to have this fear of enclosed places, and how did this influence her path in life?

2. Ruth says, "I was always a running-type person." (p.42) What does she mean? What was she running form?

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