McBride's forgiveness towards his mother from "summary" of The Color of Water by James McBride
James McBride's relationship with his mother is a complex one, marked by a mixture of love and resentment. As a child, he struggled to understand his mother's silence about her past, feeling a sense of disconnect from her and a lack of belonging. He found it difficult to reconcile the image of the strong, unyielding woman who raised him with the mysterious, distant figure she seemed to be when it came to her own history. Over time, however, McBride began to see his mother in a different light. He came to understand that her reticence stemmed from a place of deep pain and trauma, and that her silence was a coping mechanism to shield herself from the memories of her difficult past. This realization led McBride to feel a sense of empathy and compassion towards his mother, as he recognized the strength and resilience it took for her to survive and thrive in the face of adversity. As he delved deeper into his mother's story, Mc...
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