James McBride

2 summariesBiography, Memoir, Historical Fiction

James McBride is an American author known for his exploration of race and identity. His notable works include "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother," a memoir reflecting on his mother's life and their family's experiences, and "Song Yet Sung," a historical novel set in the antebellum South. McBride's writing often blends personal narrative with broader social themes.

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Books by James McBride

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The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother
James McBride
4.1 (104k) average on GoodreadsBiography
A journalist discovers the remarkable life of his white mother, who survived the Holocaust and became a respected figure in a Black community, showing how love crosses racial lines and how identity is complex.
Song Yet Sung
James McBride
3.9 (4k) average on GoodreadsHistorical Fiction
In the dangerous antebellum South, a runaway slave with a secret code and visions of the future starts a fight for freedom and an unexpected destiny in the Maryland swamps.