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Ruth McBride Jordan Dead: Mother Who Inspired 'The Color Of Water' Dies At 88

First Posted: 03/18/10 06:12 AM ET Updated: 05/25/11 04:10 PM ET

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Ruth McBride Jordan, whose life story was celebrated by her son in a best-selling book, "The Color of Water," has died. She was 88 and had been in failing health.

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Ruth McBride Jordan, whose life story was celebrated by her son in a best-selling book, "The Color of Water," has died. She was 88 and had been in failing health.
Ruth McBride Jordan, whose life story was celebrated by her son in a best-selling book, "The Color of Water," has died. She was 88 and had been in failing health.
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04:58 AM on 01/13/2010
May Ms. Jordan rest in peace.

"The Color of Water" has been on my to read list for years now. I really need to do something about that.
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