I enjoyed reading The Color of Water
for several reasons which contribute to its maintaining its bestseller
status. First, McBride is incredibly honest and self-reflective. He does not try to
present himself as a victim or as perfect person. Instead, he discusses his struggles
and the inner conflict he encounters as he comes to see his mother in a new
light.
Secondly, McBride possesses and incredibly
interesting and unusual background. His Jewish mother's decision to marry an
African-American man is not a common one, and then McBride and his siblings'
relationship with their stepfather is also quite unique. How many men buy a house for
their wife and children, love their wife and children, but yet just can't live under the
same roof with them?
The blending of McBride's
self-awareness and his fascinating upbringing with his fluid writing style make his
autobiography interesting and readable for a wide audience.
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