Mother's sacrifices for her children from "summary" of The Color of Water by James McBride
Ruth McBride Jordan, the mother in "The Color of Water," made countless sacrifices for her children. She gave up her own dreams and desires in order to provide for her twelve children, working multiple jobs and enduring hardship to make ends meet. Ruth's sacrifices were not just financial, but also emotional and physical. She faced discrimination and prejudice as a white woman raising black children in a predominantly black neighborhood, yet she never wavered in her dedication to her family. Ruth's sacrifices were evident in her tireless work ethic and determination to give her children a better life. Despite facing numerous challenges and obstacles, she never gave up on her children or herself. Ruth's sacrifices were a testament to her love and commitment to her family, and her unwavering belief in the power of education and faith. Ruth's sacrifices ex...
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