The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother
Description
This poignant memoir explores the complex tapestry of race, identity, and family through the eyes of a son and his remarkable mother. It delves into the author's upbringing in a predominantly Black community with his white mother, a woman who navigated immense personal hardship and societal prejudice with unwavering strength. Through interwoven narratives, the book reveals a mother's hidden past and a son's journey to understand his heritage, ultimately celebrating the profound love that transcends racial and cultural divides. McBride's lyrical prose offers a powerful meditation on the meaning of home, faith, and the enduring spirit of a woman who taught her children that "God is the color of water."
Available Editions
paperback
G.K. Hall
Published Jan 1, 1996
296 pages
ISBN: 9781408832493
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First Published
1995
Language
eng
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