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Summary Of Chapter 8: A Case Study Of Rachel's Relationship With God
Rachel attended church every Sunday. James recalls asking his mother whether or not God is black and she said that God is a spirit. As years went by the children started growing up. One of them was Richiev. He was accepted to Music and Art High School in Manhattan. Richie would ask Reverend Owens whether God is white. Rachel had great pride in her relationship with God and every Easter the kids will perform at the New Brown Church. He remembers how Billy forgot the words and when they arrived home his mom beat Billy's

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