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Same Kind Of Different As MeRon Hall,Denver Moore,Lynn Vincent  A dangerous, homeless drifter who grew up picking cotton in virtual slavery. An upscale art dealer accustomed to the world of Armani and Chanel. A gutsy woman with a stubborn dream. A story so incredible no novelist would dare dream it. It begins outside a burning plantation hut in Louisiana . . . and an East Texas honky-tonk . . . and, without a doubt, in the heart of God. It unfolds in a Hollywood hacienda . . . an upscale New York gallery . . . a downtown dumpster . . . a Texas ranch. Gritty with pain and betrayal and brutality, this true story also shines with an unexpected, life-changing love. Video Review
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About Denver MooreDenver Moore currently serves as a volunteer at the Fort Worth Union Gospel Mission. He lives in Dallas, Texas.Customer ReviewsWrite your own review of this item.Average Rating:   4.5 out of 5 (based on 6 reviews) “What Difference Do It Make?”: A Book Review - Bruce - 10/21/2009Ron Hall and Denver Moore, the authors of “Same Kind of Different as Me”, return (with Lynn Vincent) with the sequel to their New York Times bestseller. I have not read their original work but, after reading this one, plan to do so in the near future. Even if you have not read their first work, you learn enough of the history of the authors in this book to enable you to understand their message. Denver was a homeless person, befriended by Ron’s wife, Deborah. Deborah’s passion for the homeless and for Denver had a significant impact on her husband and, when she died as a result of cancer, Ron picked up her message and, together with Denver, ran with it. This book is a continuation of Ron and Denver’s story, covering much of what has occurred since the success of “Same Kind of Different as Me”. The chapters mostly alternate between Ron and Denver’s stories. These stories are testimonies of God working through painful situations and awkward moments, and changing the lives of many individuals from varying backgrounds and life histories. The reader comes away understanding that, with God, one person can make a big difference in the lives of others. While I enjoyed almost everything I read, I found myself more attracted to the simple wisdom of Denver. For example, listen to his wisdom from pages 45 & 46. "And needy people don’t need no perfect people neither. When Jesus sent His disciples out, He sent Peter right along, knowin Peter had a bad temper and a potty mouth and was gon’ deny Him three times. He sent John and James even though they was full a’ pride and fightin over the best seat at the table. He even sent Judas, knowin Judas was goin’ betray Him. Even though Jesus knowed all a’ their sin and weakness, He sent ‘em anyway. "Listen, if the devil ain’t messin with you, he’s already got you. If you is waitin to clean up your own life before you get out and help somebody else, you may as well take off your shoes and crawl back in the bed ‘cause it ain’t never gon’ happen. Jesus don’t need no help from no perfect saints. If He did, He wouldn’t a’ gone up yonder and left us down here in charge." Or, here’s another example from page 61: "Now Denver completed his verdict and gave me (Ron) an ultimatum. Keeping me pinned with that eyeball, he said, “You know what you did? You judged a man without knowin his heart. And I’m gon’ tell you something. If you gon’ walk these streets with me, you gon’ have to learn how to serve these people without judging ‘em. Let the judging be up to God." Those have to be some of the most profound words I have ever read outside of Scripture on the subject of not judging others! The book is laced with real stories from others who were touched by “Same Kind of Different as Me”. Also, Ron and Denver relate stories from the lives of some of the people who intersected their life. In particular, the story of Mr. Ballantine in chapter 17 and the “Big Chicken Dinner” man from Seattle described in chapter 24. This work is a very easy 201 pages to read but, more importantly, an enjoyable and profitable 201 pages to read. I would encourage everyone to pick up a copy and see for yourself. In the meantime, I need to get my hands on a copy of “Same Kind of Different as Me”! 98 out of 193 visitors found this review helpful. Did you find this review helpful?  |  Same Kind of Different as Me - Kim (Brooksville, FL) - 4/7/2009I loved this book. I don't think I have ever read a book that just kept me so interested. Shows how homeless people think from a standpoint I would not have thought of. Kim 136 out of 268 visitors found this review helpful. Did you find this review helpful? | This book was not what I expected - Lisa (Dallas, TX) - 1/26/2009I enjoyed the basic storyline of the book but I felt the authors dwelt too much on Mrs. Hall's illness and went into way too much detail regarding the effects of her illness. 137 out of 273 visitors found this review helpful. Did you find this review helpful? | Same Kind of Different As Me - Terri (Vincennes, IN) - 1/12/2009One of the best books I've ever read. A story of how ordinary people can be used mightily of God. I wish I could have given everyone I know this book for Christmas! 146 out of 285 visitors found this review helpful. Did you find this review helpful? | Same Kind Of Different As Me - Lora (Owensboro, KY) - 1/1/2009This book is an awe inspiring book about a God encounter. I even liked it better than "The Shack" for the fact it is a true story. I will read it again and again. 141 out of 288 visitors found this review helpful. Did you find this review helpful? | Other titles by Ron Hall
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