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(09/24/01)
James McBride's did a wonderful job at depicting his mother's life story as well as his own in the inspiring true story The Color of Water. The story of Mrs. McBrides interacial family was an courageous and outstanding one that helped me and could easily help anyone else of any different racial background to understand what it was like to be a young jewish woman in love with two black men and have 12 children by them in a time where that kind of thing was totally unexceptable.This was such an enjoyable book, I could barely put it down. It is so beautifully written that i felt as if I were in it, going through everything they went through with them, not just simply reading it from the outside. I would surely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading because it is a true prize.
-Teaira Johnson
(09/23/01)
The experience of reading James McBride's, "Color of Water" is something I would recommend sharing with anyone. His usuage of vibrant words kept a clear visual picture in my mind at all times. The speed used by McBride to tell his story was quick enough to keep me as a reader, interested and ready for more. This was by far the most interesting material I've ever been assigned to read in an English class. I say this because, in my opinion, some of the material we've been required to read has unfortunately practiced the art of dragging in an unbearably monotone voice, which The Color of Water did not do. The tone was constantly changing-back and forth-up and down . . .There is a lot to be learned between the pages of this book and I recommend it to anyone who is looking for a piece that will keep them turning the page.
(09/23/01)
The book was certainly a change from the regular stuff we read in English classes. It was easy to read, I couldn't put it down. The plot was so understandable, and yet it had so much impact and complications. I really liked the style of writing. It just kept flowing. I liked this book alot. It really made me understand why life for people was very hard back then.
(09/23/01)
This book written by James McBride, was far different from any other book that I have read for English before. I found that this book made me laugh,it made me sad (but I didn't cry). Even though I cannot identify with the characters in any way shape or form, I still feel what they're going through as I read the book. I saw that I was puting myself in their shoes while reading this book. This is just my kind of book I like sappy true stories that do not contain too many intense vocabulary words. Enjoy!
(09/23/01)
I really enjoyed reading this book. Once I picked it up I couldn't put it down. I liked the way the author switched from telling about his background to telling about his mother's background. The book helped me understand what it is like to have parents of different races. I was able to put myself in McBrides place as I read the book. I would definitely recommend this book.
(09/21/01)
I admired the strength of Mrs. McBride. The way she raised her twelve children despite the insults because of their different racial backgrounds amazed me. I could hardly imagine a single mother raising twelve children to be professors, chemists, writers, and other great achievements; and James McBride was a good representative of it.
(09/12/01)
Lizbeth
This was one of the greatest books that I have ever read! I loved
hearing about both the mother and sons backrounds. It was beutifully
written and I was really able to place myself in the story and think
about what it must have been like to be either one of them. This book
was required reading for my english 3 class, and of course I expected it
to be just like all the others. boring and a waste of time. Boy was I in
for a surprise. I was not able to put it down for a second. This book is
definatley in my top 10.
(08/12/01)
Antonio Harris
Early one morning a co-worker and I were discussing family and after hearing bits and pieces of my home life she asked if I had read the story "The Color of Water", to which I replied that I had not. She felt that since I was biracial I would enjoy the story, so she brought the book in the next day. My co-worker was quite correct in assuming that I could relate. In fact I was truly inspired! I loved the story so much that I am going to encourage each of my five siblings to read it as well.