The Color of Water

CHAPTER 2: McBride describes his mother as “commander in chief,” “chief surgeon for bruises,” “war secretary,” “religious consultant,” “chief psychologist,” and “financial adviser (9).

. McBride describes his mother as “commander in chief,” “chief surgeon for bruises,” “war secretary,” “religious consultant,” “chief psychologist,” and “financial adviser (9). What evidence does the narrative he writes offer for each of these roles?

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Chief Surgeon- "Put iodine on it"

War Secretary- "If someone hits you, take your fist and crack 'em"

Religious Consultant- "Put God first"

Chief Psycholigist- "Don't think about it"

Financial Advisor- "What's money if your mind is empty?"

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Color of Water/ Page Nine