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James McBride is an accomplished musician and author of the New York Times bestseller, THE COLOR OF WATER. His second book, MIRACLE AT ST ANNA, was optioned for film in 2007 by Black Butterfly Productions with noted American filmmaker Spike Lee directing and co-producing. His next novel, SONG YET SUNG, will be published in 2008. McBride has written for the Washington Post, People, the Boston Globe, Essence, Rolling Stone and the New York Times. He is a graduate of Oberlin College. He was awarded a masters in journalism from New York's Columbia University at the age of twenty-two. McBride holds several honorary doctorates and is a Distinguished Writer in Residence at New York University. McBride lives in Pennsylvania and New York. Previous titles: Song Yet Sung (TPB Mar 08); Miracle at St Anna; The Color of Water Previous Books: The Color of Water Anniversary Edition (Bfmt Mar 08); Song Yet Sung (TPB Mar 08); Miracle at St Anna; The Color of Water
A triumph - The New York Times Book ReviewGraceful, funny and unflinchingly honest - Marie ClaireThis moving and unforgettable memoir needs to be read by people of all colours and faiths. - Publishers WeeklyThe Color of Water [will] make you proud to be a member of the human race. - MirabellaA story of faith, survival and triumph against daunting odds [a] a tribute to the resilient spirit of a mother whose triumph over hardship is truly remarkable and uplifting a heart-warming and memorable read. - Gordon Matthews, The Age
