Download or read book The Color of Water written by James McBride and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the New York Times bestselling author of Deacon King Kong and The Good Lord Bird, winner of the National Book Award for Fiction: The modern classic that Oprah.com calls one of the best memoirs of a generation and that launched James McBride's literary career. More than two years on The New York Times bestseller list. As a boy in Brooklyn's Red Hook projects, James McBride knew his mother was different. But when he asked her about it, she'd simply say 'I'm light-skinned.' Later he wondered if he was different too, and asked his mother if he was black or white. 'You're a human being! Educate yourself or you'll be a nobody!' she snapped back. And when James asked about God, she told him 'God is the color of water.' This is the remarkable story of an eccentric and determined woman: a rabbi's daughter, born in Poland and raised in the Deep South who fled to Harlem, married a black preacher, founded a Baptist church and put twelve children through college. A celebration of resilience, faith and forgiveness, The Color of Water is an eloquent exploration of what family really means.

Download or read book Color Me in written by Natasha E. Diaz and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fifteen-year-old Nevaeh Levitz is torn between two worlds, passing for white while living in Harlem, being called Jewish while attending her mother's Baptist church, and experiencing first love while watching her parents' marriage crumble.

Download or read book The Color of My Words written by Lynn Joseph and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2019-12-23 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Américas Award Winner “An achingly beautiful story.”—Kirkus (starred review) “Eloquent.”—Booklist (starred review) “Lovely and lyrical.”—School Library Journal This powerful and resonant Américas Award-winning novel tells the story of a young girl’s struggle to find her place in the world and to become a writer in a country where words are feared. Seamlessly interweaving both poetry and prose, Lynn Joseph’s acclaimed debut is a lush and lyrical journey into a landscape and culture of the Dominican Republic. The Color of My Words explores the pain and poetry of discovering what it means to be part of a family, what it takes to find your voice and the means for it to be heard, and how it feels to write it all down.

Download or read book Roy G Biv written by Jude Stewart and published by . This book was released on 2014-11-20 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why is the sky blue? Why is pink for girls and blue for boys? Why do prisoners wear orange? And why can one colour have so many opposite meanings? If lobsters are a red emblem of privilege how is it that a red flag can also be the banner of Communism? Jude Stewart, a design expert and writer, digs into this rich subject with gusto, telling her favourite stories about colour as she discovers what it can really mean. Each chapter is devoted to a colour, opening with an infographic map that links such unlikely pairings as fox-hunting and flamingos. From there on in, you're plunged into a kaleidoscopic tour of the universe that encompasses everything from wildflowers to Japanese warriors. The links between them reveal hidden realities that you never would have suspected. Roy G. Biv is a reference and inspiration for everyone, with sidebars and graphics galore. The aim is simple: to tantalise and inform, and to make you think about colour in a completely new way.

Download or read book The Color of Water written by James McBride and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-02-07 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the bestselling author of Deacon King Kong and the National Book Award-winning The Good Lord Bird: The modern classic that spent more than two years on The New York Times bestseller list and that Oprah.com calls one of the best memoirs of a generation. 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, The Color Of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother. The son of a black minister and a woman who would not admit she was white, James McBride grew up in "orchestrated chaos" with his eleven siblings in the poor, all-black projects of Red Hook, Brooklyn. "Mommy," a fiercely protective woman with "dark eyes full of pep and fire," herded her brood to Manhattan's free cultural events, sent them off on buses to the best (and mainly Jewish) schools, demanded good grades, and commanded respect. As a young man, McBride saw his mother as a source of embarrassment, worry, and confusion—and reached thirty before he began to discover the truth about her early life and long-buried pain. In The Color of Water, McBride retraces his mother's footsteps and, through her searing and spirited voice, recreates her remarkable story. The daughter of a failed itinerant Orthodox rabbi, she was born Rachel Shilsky (actually Ruchel Dwara Zylska) in Poland on April 1, 1921. Fleeing pogroms, her family emigrated to America and ultimately settled in Suffolk, Virginia, a small town where anti-Semitism and racial tensions ran high. With candor and immediacy, Ruth describes her parents' loveless marriage; her fragile, handicapped mother; her cruel, sexually-abusive father; and the rest of the family and life she abandoned. At seventeen, after fleeing Virginia and settling in New York City, Ruth married a black minister and founded the all- black New Brown Memorial Baptist Church in her Red Hook living room. "God is the color of water," Ruth McBride taught her children, firmly convinced that life's blessings and life's values transcend race. Twice widowed, and continually confronting overwhelming adversity and racism, Ruth's determination, drive and discipline saw her dozen children through college—and most through graduate school. At age 65, she herself received a degree in social work from Temple University. Interspersed throughout his mother's compelling narrative, McBride shares candid recollections of his own experiences as a mixed-race child of poverty, his flirtations with drugs and violence, and his eventual self- realization and professional success. The Color of Water touches readers of all colors as a vivid portrait of growing up, a haunting meditation on race and identity, and a lyrical valentine to a mother from her son.

Download or read book Timothy of the Cay written by Theodore Taylor and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2007 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A companion to Taylor's bestselling modern classic "The Cay," this prequel-sequel tells the rest of the story of Phillip, a young white boy, and Timothy, an old black man, who become stranded on a small sandy cay in the Caribbean.

Download or read book Interaction of Color written by Josef Albers and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2013-06-28 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An experimental approach to the study and teaching of color is comprised of exercises in seeing color action and feeling color relatedness before arriving at color theory.

Download or read book Love in Color written by Bolu Babalola and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-04-13 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Perfection in short story form, I am in love with every single word Bolu Babalola has written. So rarely is love expressed this richly, this vividly, or this artfully.” —Candice Carty-Williams, international bestselling author of Queenie A vibrant collection of love stories from a debut author, retelling myths, folktales, and histories from around the world. A high-born Nigerian goddess, who has been beaten down and unappreciated by her gregarious lover, longs to be truly seen. A young businesswoman attempts a great leap in her company, and an even greater one in her love life. A powerful Ghanaian spokeswoman is forced to decide whether she should uphold her family’s politics or be true to her heart. In her debut collection, internationally acclaimed writer Bolu Babalola retells the most beautiful love stories from history and mythology with incredible new detail and vivacity. Focusing on the magical folktales of West Africa, Babalola also reimagines Greek myths, ancient legends from the Middle East, and stories from long-erased places. With an eye towards decolonizing tropes inherent in our favorite tales of love, Babalola has created captivating stories that traverse across perspectives, continents, and genres. Love in Color is a celebration of romance in all its many splendid forms. “Babalola’s writing shines”—New York Times Book Review

Download or read book The Astonishing Color of After written by Emily X.R. Pan and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2018-03-20 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stunning, heartbreaking debut novel about grief, love, and family, perfect for fans of Jandy Nelson and Celeste Ng. Leigh Chen Sanders is absolutely certain about one thing: When her mother died by suicide, she turned into a bird. Leigh, who is half Asian and half white, travels to Taiwan to meet her maternal grandparents for the first time. There, she is determined to find her mother, the bird. In her search, she winds up chasing after ghosts, uncovering family secrets, and forging a new relationship with her grandparents. And as she grieves, she must try to reconcile the fact that on the same day she kissed her best friend and longtime secret crush, Axel, her mother was taking her own life. Alternating between real and magic, past and present, friendship and romance, hope and despair, The Astonishing Color of After is a stunning and heartbreaking novel about finding oneself through family history, art, grief, and love. "Emily X.R. Pan's brilliantly crafted, harrowing first novel portrays the vast spectrum of love and grief with heart-wrenching beauty and candor. This is a very special book."--John Green, bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars and Turtles All the Way Down

Download or read book Quotes Coloring Book written by Nr Grate Press and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-17 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2020 Gift IdeasBelieve in yourself with the positive affirmations in this motivating coloring book Our Inspirational Quotes coloring book boasts an array of beautiful sayings and floral patterns. Each page features an inspiring quote to help you live your best life. Colorists of all ages will enjoy filling each design with a rainbow of color.Our Inspirational Quotes coloring book promises hours of relaxation and stress relief. Radiate good vibes and feel happy while coloring your favorite affirmations. Join us on a journey to discovering new found confidence as you practice your creative skills and unwind.Why You Will Love this BookRelaxing Coloring Pages. Every page you color will pull you into a relaxing world where your responsibilities will seem to fade away...Beautiful Illustrations. We've included 50 unique images for you to express your creativity and make masterpieces. Which colors will you choose for this book?Single-sided Pages. Every image is placed on its own page to reduce the bleed-through problem found in other coloring books.Great for All Skill Levels. You can color every page however you want and there is no wrong way to color (even if you are a beginner).Makes a Wonderful Gift. Know someone who loves to color? Make them smile by getting them a copy too. You could even color together!

Download or read book Anne of Green Gables Quotes to Color Coloring Book Featuring Quotes from L M Montgomery written by L. M. Montgomery and published by Xist Publishing. This book was released on 2016-04-06 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Must-Have for Anne of Green Gables Fans! Color in your favorite quotes from L.M. Montgomery's classic Anne of Green Gables series. Essential Anne of Green Gables quotes are paired with intricate images perfect for coloring to relax. This book features 30 one-sided coloring pages with phrases like "I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers" and "Life is worth living as long as there's a laugh in it." Meditate with Anne's timeless wisdom and commiserate with her heartache when all you need to do is color about being in the "depths of despair." These coloring pages are a relaxing way to remember the story of Anne of Green Gables and fall in love with Anne and Gilbert all over again. Coloring Quotes is a new series from Xist Publishing featuring adult coloring book artwork paired with quotes from classic literature.

Download or read book The Color Purple written by Alice Walker and published by George Weidenfeld & Nicholson. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pulitzer-Prize winning novel that made Alice Walker a household name

Download or read book Her Favorite Color Was Yellow written by Edgar Holmes and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-11-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Her Favorite Color Was Yellow is Edgar Holmes' debut collection of poetry. It is an ode to his muse, his all-consuming love, his everything- how it feels to find love, lose it, and get it back. Pour yourself some coffee and curl up with this book to let yourself feel something beautiful and true. - Edgar Holmes' second poetry book, For When She's Feeling Blue, is available now. - [email protected]

Download or read book Inspirational Quotes written by Jade Summer and published by . This book was released on 2016-12-02 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AMAZON BEST SELLER | 2016 BEST GIFT IDEAS This incredible adult coloring book by best-selling artist Jade Summer is the perfect way to relieve stress and aid relaxation while enjoying beautiful and highly detailed images. Each coloring page will transport you into a world of your own while your responsibilities will seem to fade away... Use Any of Your Favorite ToolsIncluding colored pencils, pens, and fine-tipped markers. One Image Per PageEach image is printed on black-backed pages to prevent bleed-through. Display Your ArtworkYou can display your artwork with a standard 8.5" x 11" frame. Two Copies of Every ImageEnjoy coloring your favorite images a second time, color with a friend, or have an extra copy in case you make a mistake. Includes FREE Digital VersionAs a special bonus, you can download a PDF and print your favorite images to as many times as you want. Now on SaleRegular Price: $9.99 | SAVE $6.00, 60% OFF | Limited time only. Makes the Perfect GiftSurprise that special someone in your life and make them smile. Buy two copies and enjoy coloring together. Buy Now, Start Coloring, and Relax... Scroll to the top of the page and click the buy button.

Download or read book Easy Coloring Book for Adults written by Creative Coloring Press and published by . This book was released on 2023-04-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Color Quotes written by Quote Quote Factory and published by . This book was released on 2017-06-24 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Best Color Quotes and Phrases Book ever Published.Special EditionThis book of Color quotes contains only the rarest and most valuable quotations ever recorded about Color, authored by a team of experienced researchers. Hundreds of hours have been spent in sourcing, editing and verifying only the best quotations about Color for your reading pleasure, saving you time and expensive referencing costs. This book contains over 190 pages of quotations which are immaculately presented and formatted for premium consumption. Be inspired by these Color quotes; this book is a niche classic which will have you coming back to enjoy time and time again.Click Add to Cart and Enjoy!

Download or read book Inspirational Quotes written by Daisiejoy and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-18 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspirational Quotes Coloring Book Feel good about yourself as you use the inspirational quotes coloring book! Be inspired to your best potential with this motivational coloring book. Each richly-detailed page of the quote coloring book features uplifting images along with sayings that will inspire anyone. Feel good about yourself as you use the inspirational quotes coloring book and make it come alive with the colors you choose. You can hang up your favorites in your room, at the office. Or even give it as a gift to tweens and teens who need inspirational coloring books to brighten their world. With sayings like, "No Fear, Be Brave," "Life is Beautiful," "I'm Not Perfect But I'm Limited Edition," "Stars Can't Shine Without Darkness," and many more, this affirmations coloring book appeals to everyone looking to find more hope in their world. Something as simple as coloring can bring about peace and inspiration in beautiful artistic form. ● Amazing with 30 illustration art coloring pages of Motivational & Inspirational Quotes ● A Great Gift for your kids, friends, yourself or the coloring lovers ● Relax, fun and enjoy with coloring experience - both children and adults ● Coloring therapy - unplug yourself from technology, stress and negative thoughts ● Meditation practicing by coloring to enter a relaxed state and focus on present ● Quality time spending with yourself, your kids and your family