The Color of Water

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…to uncover her past for herself and the family members who adore and depend on her. Ruchel Dwajra Zylska evolves into Rachel Deborah Shilsky and grows into Ruth McBride Jordan. Through her evolution and growth, she teaches her children that through their education and religion they can and will become successful citizens. Her strength and perseverance can be seen through the success of her dozen children who overcome the adversity of identity, race, and poverty.