The Color Of Water
(James McBride)
AbstractJames McBride's The Color of WaterJames McBride's confused and unstable childhood is re-experienced through his attempt to fill in the missing pieces of his deceased mother's life. As a black child raised as a devout Christian by his poor, white, formerly Jewish mother, James is often relocated as his mother attempts to improve the well-being of her family. Eccentric, oblivious to racial differences, loving, and tough as nails, James' mother dodges the uncomfortable questions of her inquiring mixed-race children and ignores stares as she bicycles unselfconsciously through her black neighborhood.As a valued member of her church, James' mother helps found a new church as she relentlessly pushes her children towards scholastic achievement and general excellence. Like a detective seeking a vital clue, McBride retraces his mother's life by traveling far and wide in order to interview her former acquaintances and lost family, and thus uncover her past. In the process, he uncovers the proverbial 'skeletons' in the closet that in part explain his mother's life choices.In this autobiographical novel, McBride's stories are interlaced with those of his mother's narration, giving the reader a unique perspective.James McBride's search for his own identity is a universal plea for tolerance and inter-religious and interracial understanding, as well as a strong reminder that we are all God's children.
Resumos Relacionados
- Where My Mother Came From
- My Life
- The Rose Arch
- The Secret Life Of Bees
- The Joy Luck Club
|
|
