Same kind of different as me book club

Book club beat same kind of different as me sarah sundin. Same kind of different as me spent more than three years on the new york times bestsellers list. Ron hall has dedicated much of the last ten years of his life to speaking on behalf of, and raising money for, the homeless. Based on the bestselling book, which inspired both a sequel and a childrens adaptation, same kind of different as me is the true story of a wealthy texas white couple, ron and debbie greg kinnear and renee zellweger, who befriend a violent homeless man djimon hounsou. Welcome to the litcharts study guide on ron halls same kind of different as me. Same kind of different as me book club church community. We are excited to welcome ron hall, author of same kind of different as me, to the lerner theatre on september 27, 20. Join angie and me as we discuss the first 99 pages. In one of my past book clubs, we literally only read books that included discussion questions at the end of the book because we wanted to be certain wed have a meaningful discussion.

For use with same kind of different as me dvdbased conversation kit isbn 9781418542863. Same kind of difference as me theme essay 487 words. Mar 11, 2008 same kind of different as me ron hall and denver moore, with lynn vincent the first few chapters of this inspiring book draw you into the early lives of the two men who gradually reveal the story of their unlikely friendship. I read this book because it was a selection for my stayathome moms book club. Dec 14, 2017 are you always struggling to come up with book club questions to help guide your group discussion. Ron hall author, denver moore author, lynn vincent collaborator. Same kind of different as me, by ron hall, denver moore, and lynn vincent what its about. The first excerpt concerns a dream debbie hall had that is at the core of same kind of different as me. Same kind of different as me free essays studymode. He had a flourishing art business, a beautiful wife, two fine teen children and an amazing 15,000 square foot. The upcoming drama, same kind of different as me, starring greg kinnear and oscarwinner renee zellweger, tells the story of a wealthy art dealer who befriends a homeless black man and has his life changed forever.

How dallas resident ron halls same kind of different as me made it to hollywood the film stars greg kinnear and oscar winner renee zellweger and is based on halls. It is based on the 2006 book of the same name by ron hall, denver moore and lynn vincent. Last year, our book club decided to read the same kind of different as me by ron hall and denver moore. Conversation guide 9781418542870 by ron hall, denver moore. One lesson the authors learned about prejudice and homelessness also happens to be a main theme of this nonfiction book, and it has to do with social class. Same kind of different 1 from angie smith on vimeo. This book had been on my to read list for years yeah, im kinda slow. The event site click on event site to go there also has the discussion guide if you wish to comment online. Same kind of different as me paperback march 11, 2008. Be the first to ask a question about same kind of different as me. Same kind of different as me real life change youtube. Same kind of different as me october book club nighttime. Wednesday, march 16, 2011 by sarah sundin welcome to book club beat, where book clubs share about their discussions.

Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Based on the bestselling book and the movie of the equivalent name, the same kind of different as me, invites people into an improbable friendship between. Author of the new york times bestselling book, same kind of different as me, ron hall shares how his friendship with denver moore.

List 5 main themes presented in same kind of different as me according to the readers guide, p237339. It will bring the most hardened individual to tears. We have an author callin scheduled with ron hall and hopefully denver moore. Introduction a concise biography of ron hall plus historical and literary context for. Oct 10, 2017 700 club interactive recommended for you. How dallas resident ron halls same kind of different as me. Same kind of different as me 2006 is a memoir written by denver moore and ron hall, with the assistance of lynn vincent. Aug 08, 2008 here is the discussion guide for the same kind of different as me. The book same kind of different as me, by ron hall and denver moore, is a memoir that tells the stories of its two authors and central protagonists from their early years to the time they meet. Goodreads adventures in missions challies book companion gritty with pain and betrayal and brutality, this true. How to discuss a book helpful discussion tips generic discussion questionsfiction and nonfiction readthinktalk a guided reading chart also consider these litlovers talking points to help get a discussion started for same kind of different as me.

Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Jun 29, 2009 last year, our book club decided to read the same kind of different as me by ron hall and denver moore. Here are some questions to get the discussion started on same kind of different as me. Same kind of different as me is an inspirational story about two men from drastically different backgrounds and the bond that surprisingly brought them together for. Same kind of different as me is the story of ron hall, a wealthy white art dealer and denver moore, a homeless black man that ron and his wife deborah befriend. International art dealer ron hall must befriend a dangerous homeless man in order to save his struggling marriage to his wife, a woman whose dreams will lead all three of them on the journey of their lives. The purpose of this assignment was to apply a theory that. Same kind of different as me was a major motion picture by paramount in fall 2017. Same kind of different as me summary and study guide. About the ny times bestselling book and paramount movie. How dallas resident ron halls same kind of different as. Oct 01, 2017 same kind of different as me is the emotional tale of their story.

We could not believe that we missed ron hall and denver moore when they were first writing the book and speaking. Bidding is open for the original painting love by denver moore, benefitting the homeless community though the same kind of different as me foundation remember, nobody can help everybody, but everybody can help somebody. From the outside, ron halls seemingly charmed life looked pretty perfect. Same kind of different as me, published june 2006, is a book cowritten by ron hall and denver moore, with lynn vincent, telling about halls. Same kind of different as me greg kinnear plays a texas art dealer whose wife forces him to volunteer at a local soup kitchen in this sentimental and quirky faithbased drama.

Same kind of different as me, by ron hall, denver moore, and lynn vincent. Same kind of different as me summary and study guide supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides for challenging works of literature. Based on the bestselling book and the movie of the equivalent name, the same kind of different as me, invites people into an improbable friendship and a lesson of love. Denver moores voice in chapter one takes you back to his teen years in the 1950s. But ill ask you to watch for them and to remember afterward how you feel as you hear them. If you were astounded by the unlikely true story of a lifechanging friendship in same kind of different as me, you can now go deeper into the story and its powerful themes with the same kind of different as me dvdbased conversation kit and its accompanying conversation guide. Same kind of different as me movie sandra yancey interviews producer ron hall. The purpose of this assignment was to apply a theory that explains the. Gritty with pain and betrayal and brutality, this true story also shines with an unexpected, lifechanging love. Same kind of different as me study guide from litcharts. Here is the discussion guide for the same kind of different as me. Same kind of different as me is the emotional tale of their story. Jan 22, 2011 same kind of different as me discussion questions i hope many of you are planning to attend book club thursday night, but for those that cant or those that want a head start on the discussion, im posting this months discussion questions.

Same kind of different as me is different than most of the movies at the box office right now, and worth seeing if youre looking for something to make. Same kind of different as me and millions of other books are available for instant access. Same kind of different as me conversation guide kindle edition. We are so excited to kick off our discussion of same kind of different as me today. Meet denver, raised under plantationstyle slavery in louisiana until he escaped the man in the 1960s by hopping a train. A modernday slave, an international art dealer, and the unlikely woman who bound them together. Same kind of different as me was a major motion picture release by paramount. Five sessions with biblical lessons thoughtprovoking questions for personal reflection and group discussion same kind of different as me. Same kind of different as me by ladyoflove see profile 110319.

It took an affair, a confession, a dream and an unlikely friendship with a homeless man to help him remember. Same kind of different as me is a compelling story of tragedy, perseverance, triumph, dedication, faith, and the resilience of the human spirit. In preparation for his visit, we encourage you to get a hold of his book and join us as we read and blog about the impact that it has on our lives. Same kind of different as me discussion questions i hope many of you are planning to attend book club thursday night, but for those that cant or those that want a head start on the discussion, im posting this months discussion questions. We begin with two excerpts highlighting extraordinary faith.

For author ron hall, that story just happens to be true. Renee zellweger, olivia holt, jon voight same kind of different as me official trailer 1 2017 greg kinnear movie a modernday slave, an international art dealer, and the unlikely. If you liked same kind of different as me you may also like other books in our nonfiction category. This 59page guide for same kind of different as me by denver moore includes detailed chapter summaries and analysis covering 67 chapters, as well as several more indepth sections of expertwritten literary analysis. He calls himself suicide, but is actually named denver. Enter below to win a copy of same kind of different as me. Our book club read this book and everyone loved it.

Mike cope, a preacher i greatly respect, mentioned on his blog in 2008 that same kind of different as me was required reading for their incoming freshmen at abilene christian university. Denver the assigned book same kind of different as me by authors ron hall and denver moore was a delightfully captivating and inspiring book. A dangerous, homeless drifter who grew up picking cotton in virtual slavery. Oddly, and perhaps only in my sensibilities, this applies in its simplicity to ron hall and denver moores book, same kind of different as me. I also listened to the audio version while i was running. Our study for the week comes from the new york times best selling book same kind of different as me. Lessons from the same kind of different as me l how to love. Need help with chapter 1 in ron halls same kind of different as me. C onsider these litlovers talking points to help get a discussion started. I have it on order from the library and can hardly wait to read it. Same kind of different as me movie sandra yancey interviews producer ron hall duration. Created by the original team behind sparknotes, litcharts are the worlds best literature guides. Please comment with your thoughts about the book or discussion questions. Same kind of different as me 2017 plot summary imdb.

Employing a firstperson point of view that switches between moore and hall in its chapters, the book tells the radicallydifferent life stories of the two menmoore spent most of his adult years being homeless or in. Gritty with pain and betrayal and brutality, same kind of different as me is an inspirational true story that crosses the barriers of society. Same kind of different as me questions and answers. Lessons from the same kind of different as me l how to. Same kind of different as me hall, moore litlovers. Now an inspirational film with the allstar cast of greg kinnear, renee zellweger, djimon hounsou, and jon voight, you can pick up the book at any booksellers, and. Get free weekly updates on top club picks, book giveaways, author events. Jan 24, 2010 we are so excited to kick off our discussion of same kind of different as me today. Same kind of different as me is different than most of the movies at the box office right now, and worth seeing if youre looking for something to make you feel good about humanity in this utterly. I thought the message spook to many about the outward appearance and. Same kind of different as me, by ron hall, denver moore.

Same kind of different as me, a treacly drama about the unlikely friendship between a homeless man and a wealthy art dealer, earns a few honest tears thanks to costar djimon hounsou. My emotional journey through the reading of same kind of different as me has been a truly moving experience. The odd words of the title same kind of different as me are delivered by denver in a poignant moment at the end of the film that i dont want to spoil. To view books in process, and to suggest new books, go to books in process. I love a book that makes me see the world in a different way. Sep 02, 2010 here are some questions to get the discussion started on same kind of different as me. Same kind of different as me official trailer 1 2017 youtube.