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brendalovesbooks's review against another edition
4.0
I was sent What difference do it make? for review. It sounded exactly like my kind of book, so I started it right away. It only took me an afternoon to read it, and I read the whole thing with tears in my eyes and a lump in my throat.
This is a follow up book to Same Kind of Different as Me, which I haven't read, but will be reading as soon as I can get my hands on it. This is one of those books that touched me in a way that few books do. It made me take a good, long look at myself, like God was saying, "Brenda, I'm talking to you." I don't have to travel halfway around the world to find people to serve; they can be found anywhere.
The story switches from the point of view of Ron, an international arts dealer whose wife dragged him to help at a homeless shelter before she died of cancer; and Denver, a formerly homeless man whom Ron met at that homeless shelter. There are also stories of people whose lives were touched by reading Same Kind of Different as Me.
I think I enjoyed the parts from Denver's point of view, but it was all very good. I would say there was one slow part, right in the middle for a chapter or two, but it wasn't enough to take away my enjoyment of the book. There's something to be said for books that can cause people to make major life changes, and I think this is one of those books. From the stories told, clearly the previous book did so. How many times can we read the Bible, particularly Matthew 25, and have it not sink in? Why does it take books like this to make people (including me) get it? I don't have the answer to that question.
This is a book that I will be passing around to family and friends, because I think it's not only an engaging read, but it's an important read. I would rate it 5/5 and would recommend it to anyone--I don't care who you are. If you've read and enjoyed this book, and are looking for more of the same, I would recommend Red Letters by Tom Davis, and Crazy Love by Francis Chan.
This is a follow up book to Same Kind of Different as Me, which I haven't read, but will be reading as soon as I can get my hands on it. This is one of those books that touched me in a way that few books do. It made me take a good, long look at myself, like God was saying, "Brenda, I'm talking to you." I don't have to travel halfway around the world to find people to serve; they can be found anywhere.
The story switches from the point of view of Ron, an international arts dealer whose wife dragged him to help at a homeless shelter before she died of cancer; and Denver, a formerly homeless man whom Ron met at that homeless shelter. There are also stories of people whose lives were touched by reading Same Kind of Different as Me.
I think I enjoyed the parts from Denver's point of view, but it was all very good. I would say there was one slow part, right in the middle for a chapter or two, but it wasn't enough to take away my enjoyment of the book. There's something to be said for books that can cause people to make major life changes, and I think this is one of those books. From the stories told, clearly the previous book did so. How many times can we read the Bible, particularly Matthew 25, and have it not sink in? Why does it take books like this to make people (including me) get it? I don't have the answer to that question.
This is a book that I will be passing around to family and friends, because I think it's not only an engaging read, but it's an important read. I would rate it 5/5 and would recommend it to anyone--I don't care who you are. If you've read and enjoyed this book, and are looking for more of the same, I would recommend Red Letters by Tom Davis, and Crazy Love by Francis Chan.
wggleworm's review against another edition
3.0
Nice follow up, but did not hold my attention nearly as well as Same Kind of Different As Me.
madae's review against another edition
5.0
It is helpful to read Same Kind of Different as Me by the same authors before you read this book, but it is not necessary. In What Difference Do It Make Ron Hall and Denver Moore write about how their first book inspired others to help the homeless, repair relationships and grow closer to God. Ron recounts life after his wife Deborah's death and how he repairs his relationship with his father. Truly an inspirational and amazing book!
theskinofa_killer_'s review against another edition
5.0
This book is amazing. Their relationship with God and the life lessons they teach are utterly amazing. This book inspires me to become a better Christian and a better person. I recommend it to anyone who can read. And, if you can't, have someone read it to you. This book is wonderful.
kailincraft's review against another edition
4.0
Favorite Quotes:
"Most people want to be circled by safety, not by the unexpected. The unexpected can take you out. But the unexpected can also take you over and change your life. Put a heart in your body where a stone would be."
"Most people want to be circled by safety, not by the unexpected. The unexpected can take you out. But the unexpected can also take you over and change your life. Put a heart in your body where a stone would be."
txsooner1's review against another edition
5.0
Inspiring. Follow up to "Same Kind of Different as Me". Follows both men after the first book and includes letters etc. from others that were affected by first book. Very good!
dmassry's review
3.0
3.5 stars, I loved the first part, this one is good but no such much.
It is a true amazing story that this guys have, an example of how loving anybody can change their lives.
It is a true amazing story that this guys have, an example of how loving anybody can change their lives.
oldmanarnold's review
3.0
It was mainly a book that talked about the things people have since reading Same Kind of Different As Me.