James was working as a tenor sax sideman with jazz legend Jimmy Scott when he penned this book, which was written in hotel rooms, vans, airports, libraries and on buses. IBut most importantly, it is an eloquent, touching exploration of what family really means. It is a perennial favorite of book clubs and community-wide reading events, including New York City and Philadelphia. It is considered an American classic and is required reading in high schools and colleges across America. Lavishly praised by critics, embraced by millions of readers, this tribute to a remarkable woman helped set the standard for modern day memoir writing. Despite hardship, poverty, and suffering, Ruth sent all 12 of her children to college. At 17, Ruth fled the South, landed in Harlem, married a black man in 1941, founded a church, was twice widowed and raised 12 children in New York City. Ruth was born in Poland and raised in Suffolk, Va, the daughter of an itinerant rabbi and a loving, disabled mother who spoke no English. It tells the story of James McBride and his white, Jewish mother Ruth. To date it has sold sold more than 2.1 million copies worldwide and been translated into more than 16 languages. This fascinating, superbly written memoir was a New York Times bestseller for two years.
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