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The color of water is an autobiography by james mcbride that alternates between telling his life story and the life story of his mother, ruth. Chapter 7 sam ruths early history ruth describes the south of the 30s, with the specter of the depression and the ominous presence of the ku klux klan. Here, as elsewhere, the emphasis on schooling and religion is paramount. A film version of this book was released in november 2005. Jackson is a theater professor, aspiring stage director, and awardwinning audiobook narrator. The daughter of a failed itinerant orthodox rabbi, she was born rachel shilsky actually ruchel dwara zylska in poland on april 1, 1921. Rated 4 stars read as memoir challenge for kuyh book club. And it is a loving tribute to a most remarkable mother. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans.
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