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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 974.71004960730092 EAN: 9781594481925 Edition: 10 Anv ISBN: 159448192X Label: Riverhead Trade Manufacturer: Riverhead Trade Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 352 Publication Date: February 07, 2006 Publisher: Riverhead Trade Studio: Riverhead Trade Average Rating:
 Rating: - inspirationalloved this book. my son is also bi-racial. i was born in 1956 and could really relate and re-read the book with my son. he never experienced most of the things in the book so it was an incredible sharing and bonding experience for us and it opened a whole new dialogue with his dad who's family originated in north carolina. great read for all parents and children. truly enlightening Rating: - Amazing!!!This is such a good book. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It reminds me of so many strong women I know who raised their kids to the best of their ability regardless of their circumstances. Rating: - Amazing, Thought-Provoking & InstructiveWOW! In addition to being a tribute to his mother, James McBride allows us to peek inside his incredible family history, his upbringing, and wrenching emotional conundrums. His extremely well-written and insightful book is a treasure trove of information. Words cannot express the positive impact that his story has had on me. The love of the parents for each other and the major contributions of both of the fathers was exceptional. When I got to the part about James's mother (who had hundreds of reasons ... Read More Rating: - Uplifting and InspirationalThis was the second copy of this book I purchased after the first disappeared into circulation among my friends. A timeless story interstingly structured and skillfully told. A worthwhile read. Rating: - A soaring celebration of familial loveSome reviews here say it all. This is indeed a remarkable biography/autobiography, so I would only add my praise for such a loving, touching homage to a very special lady and her remarkable family. I loved the forthright descriptions of this numerous mixed-race family and was touched by Mrs. McBride Jordan's personal tale, kept inside for so long. Her buried past and the author's own reminiscences entwine flawlessly, making this an emotion-stirring book. By writing it, James McBride is finally able ... Read More |
