Book detail: The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother is presented as a focused source page for quotations connected with this book, collection, transcript, or source record.
This work tells the story of a black son seeking to understand his white mother and his own identity. The narrative moves between the perspectives of the author and his mother, revealing their complex relationship and the challenges of growing up mixed-race in America. The author reflects on questions of belonging, racial identity, and family love.
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