Same Kind of Different As Me by Dawn Hall, Denver Moore, Lynn Vincent, Ron Hall (2008, Paperback, Reprint)

I am a journalist and literary non-fiction writer, so I am fairly difficult to impress. This book flows incredibly well, and builds to an unexpected climax. I literally cried on the flight home while reading some passages - and I am a pretty tough character.
Linguistically, the (eubonics)voice of one of the characters can be a tad hard to digest, but it is well worth the challenge. I was so impressed with this book - and its unique view of the African-American plight in the south - that I started reading it aloud to one of my neighbors (an 80-year-old illiterate black woman.
She can't wait to see me walk across the street, book in hand. I think that's the best thing this book accomplishes - it helps to instill a sense of duty and community in those who consume it. This paperback version makes it easy to offer up as a gift!

Happy reading,

Timothy

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I ordered this book at the recommendation of a friend and I thoroughly enjoyed it. This book is about an ordinary woman who was involved in charity work and because of her sincere desire to help others, was able to see past skin color, economic status and education (or lack thereof), to recognize the worth of a particular man. She was able to change his own opinion of himself and see himself through God's eyes, even after believing himself to be worthless all his life. She is another example of how one person can impact the lives of so many others, and not just those she is ministering to; and that our good works continue impacting lives long after we've left this earth. It was a heart warming book and leaves you with an attitude of "I could do that".

very touching true story about the homeless in Fort worth, Tx. Changed my way of thinking about the homeless.

It started off really slow for me then I couldn't put it down.Would make a great movie.I purchased this book because two people reccomended it to me.I ALSO RECEIVED THE BOOK IN THE MAIL WITHIN 24 HOURS WHICH WAS A WONDERFUL SURPRISE.Very inspirational

First of all, the primary author is RON Hall, not Dawn. Had become tired of checking out the book from the library and wanted to loan it out to my friends! This is one of the best books I've EVER read...and everyone should read it! Being made into a movie, it's listed as inspirational, but that creeps up on you. The setting is Ft Worth, my home town, so I could follow every twist and turn...even recognized some names, but how it touched my heart was what was unique. I gave away 20 copies of Rick Warren's Purpose Drive Life. Wish I could afford to give away a copy of Same Kind of Different as Me to everyone I see!

Fabulous book! I enjoyed it so much that I bought it for eveyone in my family. Everyone should read this book.

Thanks for getting order to me so quickly. I orderded the book because someone recommended it to me. Several in our church are reading it.

I bought this book because I belong to a Book Club that is reading it. We chose the book partly because the authors live in our community.

It is the most amazing story ~ or several stories intertwined ~ the chapters alternate from one author to the other ~ their points of view & style are different ~ and both so honest & wonderful. The stories are really three journeys, intertwined. This true story addresses faith, friendship, and fidelity. It gives an inside view into homelessness & also addresses cancer & death, which opened some old wounds for me - but was healing for me as well.

Easy to read, yet full of substance & depth. I highly recommend this book.

I purchased this book because it was highly recommended by a radio DJ that I listen to every day. I have not had a chance to read it yet, but I am sure I will be impacted in a positive way when I do.

My purchase went well and the price was fair. I always enjoy making purchases through EBay.

bought this book at the recommendation of a friend and absolutely loved it. Enjoyed reading Denver's story and was inspired how "Miss Debbie" led change.

I've recommended this book to several friends, in fact I now have a waiting list of people who want to read it! Then, I intend to re-read it........ it's just that kind of book.

This is one of my favorite books that I have read this year. I recently became confirmed into the Catholic church this past Easter. Our Msgr. spoke of a book he had read called, "The Shack" and I read it. I could not put it down. Then someone that I know told me about this book and told me if I liked the shack that this one would be a real good one to read. From the first page I was hooked. The most memorable parts are that as you read, you put yourself into Ron's shoes as he sees a situation, then into Denver's shoes as he sees it. And what I found while I was reading it is the title was perfect. Although the comparisons used or analogies if you will from both characters shows the difference in their educations and basically their background and whether they came from money or from poverty, the speak to the heart of the reader exactly the same. I guess to me there was nothing I disliked about it. It couldn't have been changed or rewritten any because it would have changed the readers conceptions. I laughed, I cried and many times I sat and wondered how many people like Denver I just walked past.
To anyone who lacks faith in true love and grace or in the very belief that there is a God, this book will bring you to the truth. I have given my copy to several people who have read it but are purchasing their own because it is one to reread when you feel a need to believe in people. On a score of 1 - 10 this book is an 11.

I was really ambivalent about reading this book due to the subject matter but it is so well written and interesting that I am really glad I did.