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

Unabridged
Author: James McBride
Narrator: André Braugher , Lainie Kazan
Genres: Biographies
Publisher: Phoenix Audio
Date: April 2006
Length: 6 hours
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This national bestseller tells the story of James McBride and his mother--a rabbi's daughter, born in Poland and raised in the South, who fled to Harlem, married a black man, founded a church, and put 12 children through college.

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Great book

by Marshel
  • Book Rating: 4/5

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

by Charlotte Williams
  • Book Rating: 4/5

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Great book

Written by Marshel on April 29th, 2009

  • Book Rating: 4/5

I actually read this book. It should be a great one to listen to. I found the writing format very unique. The chapters alternate from the Author telling his story and the next chapter telling about his mother's life. A great structure to keep your interest going.

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

Written by Charlotte Williams on May 24th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 4/5

This was a very easy listen. It was captivating and interesting from the start. I enjoyed learning about both mother and son's life. Highly recommendable.

Selected Reviews

Great book

by Marshel
  • Book Rating: 4/5

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

by Charlotte Williams
  • Book Rating: 4/5

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