Book Review: Same Kind of Different As Me

I'm not sure how to begin to describe this book. It was thought-provoking and inspiring, suspenseful, moving, even humorous. It is easily the best book I've read in years. And the best part is that it's a true story. It chronicles the separate lives (both shared in their own unique first-person voice) of a share-cropper turned homeless man and a wealthy art dealer and his wife, and how they come together. They have a profound impact on each other, and ultimately on their entire community. There are many amazing things throughout the story that remind the reader that this was all a part of the redemptive, miraculous work of God and His love for His children- rich or poor, black or white, good or bad.

I don't want to say much more, because I knew very little about this book when I sat down to read it, and I think that added to my delight. I'd only heard someone recommend it, saw it on a shelf and thought about buying it, and then quickly requested it when it was available on Booksneeze. I'm so glad I did!

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