Summary & Analysis - The Color Of Water: Based On The Book By James Mcbride

SUMMARY & ANALYSIS

THE COLOR OF WATER

BASED ON THE BOOK BY JAMES MCBRIDE

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: GOLDEN BOOKS PUBLISHING

CONTENT

A Mysterious Beginning

Mameh's Journey

Growing Up in Chaos

Church and Community

Loss and Departure

Running Away and Finding Roots

Suffolk and the Synagogue

Love, Marriage and Family

A Legacy of Faith and Family

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

"The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride is a memoir that explores the author's quest to understand his mother, Ruth, and her complex identity. The narrative delves into Ruth's hidden past as a Jewish immigrant who marries a Black man and raises twelve biracial children. As the author uncovers the details of her life, the book grapples with themes of race, religion, and the search for belonging. Through their journey, the reader is able to explore the challenges of identity and family within a society marked by racial and cultural divisions. The story focuses on the power of love and family bonds as a way to overcome prejudice and hardship.

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Äänikirja: 7. helmikuuta 2025