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This volume provides critical analysis and close readings of the varied works of James McBride, including his memoir The Color of Water and his National Book Award winning novel The Good Lord Bird, among other works. The themes covered include: historical ties to World War II; the Civil War; his family relationships and unique upbringing.

Critical Insights: Richard Wright explores the work of this groundbreaking author of Black Boy and Native Son, to place the authors body of work in the canon of American literature, the literature of identity and literature of protest.