McBride's gratitude towards his mother from "summary" of The Color of Water by James McBride
James McBride's gratitude towards his mother is evident throughout the book, "The Color of Water." He describes her with deep admiration and respect, acknowledging the sacrifices she made for her children. Despite her own struggles and hardships, she always put her children first, instilling in them the values of hard work, education, and faith. McBride recounts the many obstacles his mother faced as a black woman raising twelve biracial children in a predominantly white community. Despite the prejudice and discrimination she encountered, she remained strong and resilient, providing for her family through sheer dete...
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