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

Freshman Connections Common Reader
2007-2008

James McBride is also the author of Miracle at St. Anna.

Read the University announcement of the book's selection.

Click here for James McBride's website.

Click here for reviews of The Color of Water.

Supplementary Resources:

Biographical Information about James McBride

A Critical Reading Guide for The Color of Water

The Color of Water Family Tree; A Comparison of Christianity and Judaism

Other Works by James McBride; Additional Resource Information

Click here for the Full List of Recommended Books, a list of all books recommended to be the Freshman Common Reader for 2007-2008. 

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