Short Review of Color of Water

The Color of Water by James McBride is a memoir of his and his mother's life. James was an African American boy who spent most of his life growing up in the projects of New York. His mother, Ruth, was a white Jewish woman who spent much of her childhood in Suffolk, Virginia and who dedicated the rest of her life to raising her twelve black children. Ruth Jordan is the main charcter throughout the story and she not only battled racism but she also faced poverty to raise her children. Color of Water was a testament to one women' s trueheart, her solid values, and it will be impossible to defeat her will. This story addresses racial identity with true insight and  realism on how our world really is with treating the other color. The Color of Water is a very inspiring story and once you finish this book, you will see how this one individual raised her 12 black children and faith in her heart  the entire time.