Denver Moore grew up in Louisiana in the 1960's, working on a plantation as a modern-day slave. Ron Hall is an international arts dealer who moves between upscale New York galleries and celebrities. It seems unlikely that these two men would meet under normal circumstances. Until Deborah Hall, Ron's wife meets Denver and sees him through God's eyes of compassion. When Deborah is diagnosed with cancer she charges Ron with the mission of saving Denver. From this request, an extraordinary friendship forms between Denver and Ron, changing them both forever. A remarkable true story of friendship and unconditional love!
Meet Denver, a man raised under plantation-style slavery in Louisiana
in the 1960s; a man who escaped, hopping a train to wander, homeless, for eighteen years on the streets of Dallas, Texas. No longer a slave, Denver’s life was still hopeless-until God moved. First came a godly woman who prayed, listened, and obeyed. And then came her husband, Ron, an international arts dealer at home in a world of Armani-suited millionaires. And then they all came together.
But slavery takes many forms. Deborah discovers that she has cancer. In the face of possible death, she charges her husband to rescue Denver. Who will be saved, and who will be lost? What is the future for these unlikely three? What is God doing?
Same Kind of Different As Me is the emotional tale of their story: a telling of pain and laughter, doubt and tears, dug out between the bondages of this earth and the free possibility of heaven. No reader or listener will ever forget it.
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4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Kevin Bowers (Lafayette, IN), November 11, 2009
This is a wonderful, inspiring story that challenges many preconceived notions about different types of people. I think Ron and Denver serve as great role models for any Christian seeking to know more fully what it means to be sisters and brothers of Christ and of one another.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Sandy Fasse (Gettysburg, SD), March 06, 2009
I do rate this 5-star because it is the second copy I own. I gave my first one away because I feel the story should be told and retold. What an awesome story!
3.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Peggy Erickson (Brainerd, MN), February 13, 2009
This book will engage your emotions in completely unexpected ways. This is the story of two very different men. Denver was brought up in Louisiana, in a kind of slavery that was supposed to have ended a hundred years prior to his birth. Denver left Louisiana by jumping a freight train and ended up in Dallas, homeless and alone. Ron was living the American dream, having steadily moved through a series of jobs until he achieved success as an art dealer. While Ron was in love with the lifestyle his new business offered, his wife Debbie was less enthralled.
Ron and Denver were brought together through the efforts of Ron’s wife. Initially, neither man was excited about the relationship, but it slowly blossomed into an unusual friendship that was to have life altering results for both of them. Take time to read this book. It will give you new insights into the world of the homeless as well as into the lives of those who are still in the grip of economic slavery.
4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Peggy Erickson (Brainerd. Minnesota), February 12, 2009
Thomas Nelson offered this book as a bonus. I am so glad they did because I might not have elected to read it and then would have missed something wonderful. This book will engage your emotions in completely unexpected ways. This is the story of two very different men. Denver was brought up in Louisiana, in a kind of slavery that was supposed to have ended a hundred years prior to his birth. Denver left Louisiana by jumping a freight train and ended up in Dallas, homeless and alone. Ron was living the American dream, having steadily moved through a series of jobs until he achieved success as an art dealer. While Ron was in love with the lifestyle his new business offered, his wife Debbie was less enthralled. Ron and Denver were brought together through the efforts of Ron's wife. Initially, neither man was excited about the relationship, but it slowly blossomed into an unusual friendship that was to have life altering results for both of them. Midway through the book Debbie is diagnosed with cancer and we see the struggle to defeat the disease and the effect of the struggle on both men and on their friendship. The dynamic changes several times as first Ron and then Denver offers support through the ordeal. Take time to read this book. It will give you new insights into the world of the homeless as well as into the lives of those who are still in the grip of economic slavery.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Shari (Tucson, AZ), October 07, 2008
I loved the book!!! Not only is it an amazing story, but it shows that how we are viewed and treated by others is a huge component in determining who and what we become in life! It also shows the unconditional Love of Jesus!!! I highly recommend this book!!!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Fran (OK), September 19, 2008
This is a powerful story of God's redemptive love and the move of the Holy Spirit to guide lives through all aspects of life. This true story shines a light on the reality of today in different social classes and how they mesh in their need of relationships with God.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Jon (Cedarville, OH), July 11, 2008
Great book! Amazing true story! Will connect with you on many levels; compassion for the less fortunate, social justice, racial reconcilliation, cancer, marriage commitment, etc. I am involved in racial reconcillioation issues and I lost my wife to cancer so this book hit me with both barrels. I highly recommmend this book, you will not be disappointed!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by sharonrmay@aol.com (Cleveland OH), February 03, 2008
EVERYONE SHOULD READ THIS BOOK! I couldn't put it down. Amazing, deep and gave me goosebumps at times.
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Author: Ron Hall
Located in: Dallas, Texas
Submitted: June 25, 2006
Tell us a little about yourself. I have been an art dealer most of my life and in the book, I told
more about me than most folks will ever want to know!
What was your motivation behind this project? I was motivated to tell a great love story and honor my wonderful,
faithful wife, Deborah, and the man of her dream, Denver!
What do you hope folks will gain from this project? That free food and government funds will keep people alive, but It
takes love to make a change in their lives..Also, that homeless
person you have been passing by for years might be your guardian
angel and no matter what he or she looks like, THEY ARE THE SAME
KIND OF DIFFERENT as you.....
Who are your influences, sources of inspiration or favorite authors / artists? Denver is the one who first suggested we "write ourselves a book"
because according to him there ain't nobody gonna believe this
story!!!
Anything else you'd like readers / listeners to know: the profits from this book are going to the Union Gospel Mission
and other ministeries that care for homeless
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