What readers think of The Color of Water, plus links to write your own review.

In reading this remarkable book I find that the only difference between this book and many of the real stories about large families is the fact that the family is interracial and the mother was fiercely proud and protective of her children. Ruth Jordan wanted what many mothers of large families want for their children and they actively pursue those goals. I am reminded of our family of 10. Fortunately for me I was next to the youngest so the older ones spoiled us . Nonetheless, they made us behave properly.
This book brought back many fond memories of our family squabbles.

Not only was this a delightful read it was a tale of a strong and determined woman. Thank God for all the women who are determined and strong enough to mold their children for the good of the society in which they will ultimately live. We need more women like her who love and care enough about their children and their offspring to prepare them to take their rightful place in the world by their contribution to a just society.

I think this book was a really good book, and you can learn a lot of things from the book.

This book is not only a book that will completely change your point of view on race, but also on the true story of how James McBride has conquered the obstacles that prohibit his mother from telling him her past, but also a story of a woman determined to overcome anything for her marriage as for her 12 children... an excellent book for young readers & readers of ALL ages.

It is a great book and is very touching. I love the way the author wrote everything for people to understand. I'm very happy that I got to read a book like this

This book is great in every way. it talks about the many struggles a person may face in their life. However, at the end it makes you realize you can make it through hard times...

James McBride's poignant biography of his mother and autobiography of his own life conveys a myriad of themes to the readers such as sacrafice, fear, betrayal, death, religion and racism, that one can not help but to gleam priceless life lessons as they peruse the pages.

The Color of Water was an absolutely insprational book. This book gives a firsthand account of the everyday struggles of white low-income mother while raising her twelve bi-racial children in New York City. The trials and tribulations faced by this family were unimaginable but were somehow overcome. Mrs. Ruth McBride was able to overcome all of her struggles and produce twelve college educated, productive and outstanding citizens.

Hi! I would just like to make a comment on this wonderful written book. It was wonderfully written, and an inspirational novel. I would recommend this book to just about anyone. It not only brings up hopes about life it teaches us about racism, caring for one another, companionship.