The color of water

a Black man's tribute to his white mother

by McBride, James

No cover — The color of water (1996, Riverhead Books)

228 pages

English language

Published Nov. 22, 1996 by Riverhead Books.

ISBN:: 9781573220224

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My mother is also an eccentric religious woman. But I’m struggling with my childhood trauma; McBride’s tribute just triggers me I guess. I don’t see why he admires her.

Subjects

McBride-Jordan, Ruth, 1921-
McBride, James, 1957-
Racially mixed people -- New York (State) -- New York -- Biography
Mothers -- New York (State) -- New York -- Biography
Whites -- New York (State) -- New York -- Biography
Racially mixed people -- Race identity
New York (N.Y.) -- Biography