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Summary: A very moving, inspiring and most interesting book I've read
Review: The Color of Water is the most amazing book I have ever read. It showed a lot of different emotions.I can't relate to Ruth when she talked about her childhood but I could understand what she went through. James McBride is a very talented author and he knew how to explain his life but didn't expect pity for his past life. This was a very moving novel and would definately recommend this book to all my family and friends.
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Summary: Great book about Black and Whites living together
Review: The Color of Water by James McBride tells a great story of a white Jewish woman living in a black area of New York City. This book tells a story from the author, James McBride and a story from his mother. His mother starts out as a Jewish woman living in Suffolk Virginia. She leaves and goes to New York city and marries a black man. It then goes on to tell about her life with her husband. If you want to know what happens you'll have to read it.
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Summary: the best ever
Review: i absolutely loved the boo
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Summary: A must read!
Review: This was such a great book. I reccomend it without reservations. At first I was skeptical, noy being a fan of family books but after 1 page I was hooked. This is the story of a courageous mother and her struggle to raise her children. This is also her story of growing up. I cried and cried and read on. It was passed around my whole office and beyond.
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Summary: Spectacular! This book illustrates the essence of humanity..
Review: which is the ability to LOVE. After seeing James McBride on CSPAN II book T.V., I had to purchase his book. After reading his book I had to recognize that God has given "MOTHERS" the gift of love to rear and care for children of all colors...I not only commend Ruth McBride Jordan for sending all twelve of her children to college, but I thank her for showing that with anything is possible when you believe, and that all things shall pass...with time.
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Summary: Read this uplifting book.
Review: This warm and thoughtful book was a delight to read. It wasn't too sappy and it honestly dealt with some difficult racial issues.
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Summary: An incredible book by a most extraordinary man
Review: Words cannot describe the beauty of this book. Mr. McBride very eloquently tells his, and his Mother's, stories in a remarkable way. I was deeply touched by this book.
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Summary: What a wonderful ride this story was!
Review: I thorougly enjoyed this book. It is truly an amazing story, and I am thankful to Mr. McBride for sharing with the public an awesome story, and an awesome woman. God bless him and his mom.
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Summary: Although life can be cruel and unkind Never Give Up.
Review: This novel highlights the painful and difficult road that is life for many people.Yet through it all the characters show a determination to survive and make something of their lives.
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Summary: A very moving story.
Review: After struggling through approximately one-third of the book, it started to flow better. I enjoyed the story very much. Having grown up in a family with many interracial marriages, I understand Ruth's struggle to raise her children. When she was attacked and struggled on the ground with her attackers to prevent them from stealing her purse, I thought it took a lot of courage to get up and continue on her with her son with uttering a word. Perhaps Ruth's most saving grace was her belief in God. With twelve children to raise, she always found time and energy to go to church. She reminds me of typical black mothers of that time. Luckily she had two husbands who loved and cared for her and their children.
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