Color Of Water

For English class, I just started reading The Color Of Water by James McBride. The book starts off with James mother (Ruth) talking about her dark  childhood. Ruths  part of the book takes place in Sullfok Virginia, where she grew up.   Later on Ruth explains "I am dead to my family." (McBride 23) to her family as a result of her marriage to Andrew Mccbride (james father) because he is an African American. 

(This book is written from the mothers and the sons perspective) 

When the book gets to James part, he talks about when he was little and how he didn't know his mother was different. "How come you don't look like me?" (McBride 10) This quote shows that James knew his mother was different but didn't understand why. In this chapter, the bicycle that his mother rides through the neijborhood is discussed a lot. James thinks that his mothers bicycle symbolizes his embarrasment because his mother is white. 

I am really enjoying this book because the author tells his story really well and the book is written from two different perspectives. That gives the reader a chance to get an idea about what not only James, but what his mother was going through. I am not even halfway through the book yet haha but I can tell it's impactful and gives off a good lesson. 

Readers take a moment and ask yourselves: Have you ever been embarrassed and not wanting to talk about where you come from ? dun Dun dun