The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother

On June 5th, 2016 we met up at Lisa's house for the book The Color of Water:  A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother by James McBride.

From Amazon:

Who is Ruth McBride Jordan? A self-declared "light-skinned" woman evasive about her ethnicity, yet steadfast in her love for her twelve black children. James McBride, journalist, musician, and son, explores his mother's past, as well as his own upbringing and heritage, in a poignant and powerful debut

I really enjoyed this memoir, though it was tough reading about the author's mother and her traumatic childhood.  But she had two great loves and raised 12 successful children!

Delicious lunch provided by Lisa. Liz was Skyping poolside.