# The Color of Water

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## Post 1 by coasterfreak88 (The coaster freak is here.) on Thursday, 25-Nov-2004 23:44:29

Has anyone read this memoir by James McBride? If so, what was your favorite part?

## Post 2 by Goblin (I have proven to myself and the world that I need mental help) on Friday, 26-Nov-2004 9:58:24

Who was James MacBride

## Post 3 by Caitlin (I've now got the silver prolific poster award! wahoo!) on Friday, 26-Nov-2004 13:25:03

I read it. It's very good, although some parts of it could get boring. For the most part, I liked it. I think the only reason I thoguht parts were boring was because I read it at like age eleven, and may not have understood it. Or maybe some parts were just boring.
Caitlin

## Post 4 by Star (Honorary Bitch of the Zone) on Saturday, 27-Nov-2004 4:07:36

I really liked it because it not only gave us the point of view of the writer but also of his mother. Man, she had 12 kids can you imagine? And she had to work and feed all of them, too. I really liked this book and I wish other memebers of different cultural backgrounds, religions etc would write books. I enjoy the divercity. By the way has anyone read "Of such small differences" by Joan Greenberg?

## Post 5 by Goblin (I have proven to myself and the world that I need mental help) on Saturday, 27-Nov-2004 10:06:27

Isn't Google a wonderful tool.

## Post 6 by _rory_ (predictable kryptic) on Sunday, 28-Nov-2004 0:39:51

i was required to read the color of water for a school asignment. i found it very well written and very interesting. that family went through a lot, i liked how it depicted how the different people each went through their own things. yall should check this one out.

## Post 7 by Caitlin (I've now got the silver prolific poster award! wahoo!) on Sunday, 28-Nov-2004 1:11:37

The language is certainly beautiful. Though it can be a rather difficult read, I think it's one that people of all ages, cultures, religions, beliefs and life styles can relate to and enjoy.
Caitlin

## Post 8 by KC8PNL (The best criticism of the bad is the practice of the better.) on Sunday, 28-Nov-2004 2:53:07

Upon recommendation by my GF, I also read this book. I liked the way MC'bride stays within the first person voice even when telling the storry from his mother's perspective. I aggree with star: it's too bad more people don't write books like this. As far as Of Such Small Differences goes, although based on numerous accounts from different deaf-blind people, I think Greenburg does a good job of compiling them all in to one piece. In comparison though, I think I liked the color of water better since this was purely nonfiction, whereas Of Such Small Differences sort of falls in to the rehlm of fiction. Still, both books were a good read in my opinion. Anyone have any recommendations on other interesting memoirs?

## Post 9 by Goblin (I have proven to myself and the world that I need mental help) on Monday, 29-Nov-2004 12:53:21

Jacques Lusseyran blinded at 8 in an accident he ran a resistence movement at 16 in Nazi occupied France.MR Luuseyran was later betrayed and spent months in Buchenwald camp where miraculously he survived by translating Italian & German to prisioners and the SS.
this remarkable man has written two books that will leave you stunned at his courage intelliegence and ability to endure such an ordeal without a trace of hatred,the books are very deep but beautiful uplifting and addictive.

## Post 10 by Goblin (I have proven to myself and the world that I need mental help) on Monday, 29-Nov-2004 12:54:48

Jacques Lusseyran blinded at 8 in an accident he ran a resistence movement at 16 in Nazi occupied France.MR Luuseyran was later betrayed and spent months in Buchenwald camp where miraculously he survived by translating Italian & German to prisioners and the SS.
this remarkable man has written two books that will leave you stunned at his courage intelliegence and ability to endure such an ordeal without a trace of hatred,the books are very deep but beautiful uplifting and addictive.

## Post 11 by Goblin (I have proven to myself and the world that I need mental help) on Monday, 29-Nov-2004 12:58:42

And Then There Was Light!
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tells the story of how
MR Lusseyran became blind as an 8yr old boy he learned to live without bitterness which he knew would smother him in total darkness,when he felt love and positive energy even in the horror of a nazi concentration camp he was surrounded by a brilliant light.
Against the Pollution of the I is more introspective and covers his feelings towards blindness and its impact on his life.Read these books and learn from a genuis.

## Post 12 by Caitlin (I've now got the silver prolific poster award! wahoo!) on Tuesday, 30-Nov-2004 1:14:39

Sounds cool! Do they have it on WebBraille, or anything, how can I get it, or do you know? Caitlin

## Post 13 by Star (Honorary Bitch of the Zone) on Tuesday, 30-Nov-2004 9:24:15

I have read And Then There Was Light! and I found the first half very boring. His obsescion about colors and the drawing colored pencils I thought was exaggerated. The second part when he told the story of how he helped the French resistance and became one of the prominent members by using is blindness to smuggle weapons, etc. across the city was very captivating and interesting. I also want to add that the book is available on tape (3 tapes actually) I have a copy of them and I can make a copy and send it to anyone who wants to read the book. By the way Lussien and his wife were killed in a car accident while visiting his city in france for the first time after escaping to the US.

## Post 14 by Goblin (I have proven to myself and the world that I need mental help) on Tuesday, 30-Nov-2004 11:02:44

Caitlin I'm not sure but I could find out.
The book is stunning his memories of how colour and light behave are quite amazing.
cheers
Alex.

## Post 15 by Goblin (I have proven to myself and the world that I need mental help) on Tuesday, 30-Nov-2004 11:05:06

Just had a search and sadly its not mentioned but maybe if you pester them that might change.
good luck
Alex.