The Color of Water Who was Fishel Shilsky in The Color of Water by James McBride? ? Asked by bookragstutor on 20 Aug 02:10 Last updated by Jill W on 28 Mar 21:02
Fishel Shilsky, better known in the novel as Tateh, was Ruth's father. Tateh was a harsh man, unloving, racist, greedy, and abusive.