Same Kind of Different As Me: Conversation Guide by Ron Hall

Same Kind of Different As Me: Conversation Guide Reviews

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  Jenny

  What a beautiful book! I have to admit that when I read a book, one of two things HAVE to happen in order for me to love it. 1 - I have to fall in love with a character or two, OR 2 - I have to gather good truths for my life. And with this one, both happened.
  
  This book is the true story about how 2 men become friends - 2 very unlikely friends. I lived in Louisiana as a child and I just cannot fathom how this sharecropping could have taken place in a fairly modern world. My heart just went out to Denver immediately upon starting the book. And the more I read about him, the more I loved him. Who couldn't benefit from such a God-loving, loyal and strong friend. I gained so much from his faith, experience and wisdom, I am very glad I was introduced to this book.
  
  Now, there were three things I was able to learn from this book, all are such important lessons.
  1 - I learned to LOVE everyone, but even the hard people. Denver's experience in caring for the man who treated him terribly was very moving. And his persistant love led to a wonderful missionary experience.
  
  2 - When the Lord sends you an idea, and it's a positive thing - DO IT! You never know what wonderful treasures await from following through on those good ideas the Lord plants in our hearts and minds.
  
  3 - Be grateful for every single day!
  
  And, there were plenty more inspiring ideas and thoughts in this book, but those were the more influential ones in my life. I am grateful to have read about the experiences shared between these faithful, loving individuals and I hope that I can be able to live my life in such a way that I can learn something from anyone and everyone with whome I come in contact.
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  Rachel

  This book allows the reader to see through the eyes of the homeless. All who read this will be changed and will be motivated to help the "forgotten".
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  Amanda Mcneill

  One of my fav books hands down. I wept reading this book. Such a wonderful story of friendship, forgiveness and love.
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  Erin Craig

  I enjoyed the unique perspectives of the authors. Raised in the same area, but with very different opportunities, these men grew their faith in the very same God. It is a great reminder not to pass judgement, and never to say never.... Cool book.
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  Chelsea Weikart

  This book is humbling, telling a powerful story of the love of God in the life of two men who were very different in every visible way. No matter your perception of the issue of race or discrimination in our country today this story is more than relevant, and it's a quick easy read.
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  Elspeth

  Read it for my book club. Boring, boring, boring. Kept reminding me of a Kansas hill (and those are long, slow and boring).
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  Debra

  written in the first person, this true story of a black from the depressions of the deep south sharecropper era-to-present walks the reader through his hard trek of hard life on the streets, drunkenness and doing time, to finding relief in shelter in Texas at the hands and goodness of a christian woman called to serve there.
  beautiful story of hardship and how compassion can overcome almost anything.
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  Heidi

  This was more like a 4.5. I usually ramble on and on in my reviews so I'll spare you all this time. Here's my twitter-like attempt:
  
  Literary masterpiece? No.
  Syrupy? At times.
  Quick? Oh yeah.
  Inspiring? Absolutely.
  Tear jerker? Still cryin'.
  Read it.
  Do likewise.
  Change the world.
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  Ann

  Although I am not a religious person and this book is about how Christianity effects three peoples lives, the story is like the title says, "Same Kind of Different as Me, and how all people make and share emotional attachments, live, love and grieve. The book made me cry, touched my heartstrings and that is something that hasn't happened in a while.
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  Jacquie

  oops, meant to rate the original story, not the faith lessons
  I do appreciate what was done to honor this faithful woman's life. It was as if her soul was connected to her beloved friend's, so that he would carry out her legacy by helping the homeless to make a better life for themselves.
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  elizabeth_agd

  I have never read a Christian novel before. As my first introduction to one I thought this one was fabulous. I've been struggling with defining my spirituality for some time. Reading how others think about and live their lives around their faith was very helpful to me in my search.
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  Cami

  Wonderful book that opened my eyes to what life is like beyond my world. It also made me remember that I enjoy reading books published in the "Christian" genre. I would recommend this to anyone who likes to have a paradigm shift every once in awhile.
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  Tiffany

  Unbelievably amazing story that inspires thought and a desire to do more in this world! A great reminder that we are all here on earth experiencing it as a gift and what we do with this gift is up to us! I loved this book!!!!
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  Robin

  Interesting story about how two totally different social classes meet and become friends
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  Wendy

  Awesome book that makes you think about the way we think here in the south and the way we were raised to think!
  
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  Megan

  Will change the way you look at people in your world...
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  Ruth

  I felt very inspired to do more good for those that are truly in need, judge less and pray for god-like love for all human beings. A quick read, but worthwhile.
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  Amy

  Great book - and true! Very moving.
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  Heather

  I was bored.
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  Carolyn Cannon

  We read this for book club. I seemed to have a hard time getting into it, but once I did, I loved it and the message that it gave about prejudism and acceptance.
  BOOK CLUB.