Blog Post #7

    So this week, I've decided to blog about The Color Of Water. I am actually really enjoying this book! When I'm reading, I don't feel like it's a chore that I have to get done, just so I don't get in trouble. Sometimes I actually find myself looking forward to sitting down and reading a class novel! How crazy is that?!
    One of my favorite parts of this book is the importance of the title. When I first picked up this book, I was a bit perplexed looking at the cover. The Color of Water? Water is colorless! And that's exactly the point the author is trying to make. In Chapter 6, James is pestering Ruth with questions about the race of God:
    "A deep sigh.'Oh boy... God's not black. He's not white. He's a spirit.'
    'Does he like black or white people better?'
    "He loves all people. He's a spirit.'
    'What's a spirit?'
    'A spirit's a spirit.'
    'What color is God's spirit?'
    'It doesn't have a color.' she said. 'God is the color of water. Water doesn't have a color.'" (p.50-51)
When I read this, a light bulb went off in my head. The author just mentioned the title! It means that we are all the same in the eyes of God, and god loves everyone equally. He does not favor a certain race, he does not have a color. He is the color of water. That's the connection! After I made this connection, this book had a whole new meaning to me, and I became even more interested in what's gonna be revealed next! My question for you is, if you are reading or have read this book: What moment jumped out at you the most? Why?