The Color of Water : A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother by James McBride

Description: Describes growing up in a Brooklyn housing project, one of twelve children of a white mother and black father, discussing his mother's contributions to his life and coming to terms with confusion over his own identity. Read by Andre Braugher & Lainie Kazan. "The need to clarify his racial identity prompted the author to penetrate his veiled and troubled family history. Ruth McBride Jordan concealed her former life as Rachel Deborah Shilsky, the daughter of an Orthodox Jewish rabbi, from her children. Her grim upbringing in an abusive environment is left behind when she moves to Harlem, marries a black man, converts to Christianity, and cofounds a Baptist congregation with her husband. The courage and tenacity shown by this twice-widowed mother who manages to raise 12 children, all of whom go on to successful careers, are remarkable. The intertwined accounts, told alternately by mother and son, are enhanced by the gifted voices of readers Andre Braugher and Lainie Kazan. Highly recommended for public libraries." Linda Bredengerd, Univ. of Pittsburgh Lib., Bradford, Pa. Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. Two Cassettes. 3 Hours.

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