March 29 - May 17, 2005
The Color of Water:
A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother
by James McBride
Over two years on The New York Times bestseller list
"This moving and unforgettable memoir needs to be read by people of all colors and faiths.”
- Publishers Weekly
"Told with humor and clear-eyed grace, McBride's memoir is not only a terrific story, it's a subtle contribution to the current debates on race and identity."
- The Nation
This program is supported in part by grants from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provision of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the state of Massachusetts; the Eugene A. Dexter Charitable Fund administered by Bank of America, Trustee; the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts; and the Springfield Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Additional support provided by Joseph and Mary Napolitan and anonymous private donors.
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