The character portion of my same kind of different as me study guide. Same kind of different as me is a 2017 american christian drama film directed by michael carney, in his feature directorial debut, and written by ron hall, alexander foard and michael carney. Based on the book by ron hall, denver moore, and lynn vincent starring. Same kind of different as me was a major motion picture by paramount in fall 2017. Apr 28, 2018 same kind of different as me summary by denver moore, lynn vincent, and ron hall is an amazing lifejourney of two people who managed to overcome their egoistic tendencies and succeed in their endeavor of being good and moral individuals. I have it on order from the library and can hardly wait to read it. Same kind of different as me is an inspirational story about two men from drastically. Renee zellweger talks same kind of different as me collider. A dangerous, homeless drifter who grew up picking cotton in virtual slavery. 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.
About the ny times bestselling book and paramount movie. Wealthy art dealer ron hall greg kinnear has made a shameful mistake, and his wife, deborah renee zellweger, offers him a chance to redeem himself. 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. When you are finished reading, take a few minutes to share your thoughts with the group. Same kind of different as me was a major motion picture release by paramount in fall 2017. 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. Im not certain what i was expecting as the book was described as an unlikely friendship between a. Relying on both faith and her basic goodness, a woman is able to change lives, promote profound friendships, and inspire social change.
Same kind of different as me christian book distributors. The author or coauthor of ten books, lynn has sold 12 million copies since 2006. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Same kind of different as me paperback march 11, 2008. It is based on the 2006 book of the same name by ron hall, denver moore and lynn vincent. A modernday slave, an international art dealer, and the. A modernday slave, an international art dealer, and the unlikely woman who bound them together from the wo. He calls himself suicide, but is actually named denver. The book is moving, engaging, and it overall forces the reader to really think about if theyve served others with the love of christ as much as they can. On the surface, same kind of different as me might seem like standard inspirational fare, sharing the true story of how an affluent couple, ron and debbie hall, befriended a homeless man. If you believe at all in a higher calling, you will love the story. 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. 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. Same kind of different as me 2006 is a memoir written by denver moore and ron hall, with the assistance of lynn vincent.
A modern day slave, an international art dealer, and the unlikely woman who bound them together ron hall, denver moore, lynn vincent, 2006 thomas nelson 224 pp. Im sorry that i couldnt read on, but it bored me and i put the book down. We are so excited to kick off our discussion of same kind of different as me today. Same kind of different 1 from angie smith on vimeo. Ron and his wife beth reside in dallas where they direct the same kind of different as me foundation. Same kind of different as me 2017 financial information. Oct 19, 2017 producers were seeking funding for the movie same kind of different as me, based on the bestselling book by ron hall and denver moore. Oct 19, 2017 on the surface, same kind of different as me might seem like standard inspirational fare, sharing the true story of how an affluent couple, ron and debbie hall, befriended a homeless man. Djimon hounsous role in same kind of different as me is. Summary meet denver, a man raised under plantationstyle slavery in louisiana in the 1960s.
Parents need to know that same kind of different as me is a faithcentric drama based on the true story of a wealthy family who befriends a homeless man. Gritty with pain and betrayal and brutality, this true story also shines with an unexpected, lifechanging love. Same kind of different as me summary and study guide. I ordered multiple copies to share with anyone and everyone who enjoys reading. How dallas resident ron halls same kind of different as me made. This book tells the magnificent story of two men denver moore and ron hall, and their joint endeavor to final salvation. When ron confesses his affair to debbie, carney cuts out the big. Apr 12, 2012 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 and moores intersecting life journeys. Meet denver, raised under plantationstyle slavery in louisiana until he. Same kind of different as me trailer 2017 paramount pictures. She worked for eleven years as a writer and editor at the national news biweekly world magazine and is a. Same kind of different as me spent more than three years on the new york times bestsellers list.
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. Aug 17, 2016 watch the official movie trailer for same kind of different as me. Same kind of different as me is a story of grace, love, and. Same kind of different as me 2017 same kind of different.
Oct 28, 2017 a true story based on the new york times bestselling book, same kind of different as me, the film is about homelessness, infidelity, and the transformative power of love, forgiveness, and. Actor, djimon hounsous excellent portrayal of denver, a colored homeless man who through divine intervention becomes friends with a wealthy white couple, played convincingly by greg kinnear and renee zellweger is flawless. Same kind of different as me questions and answers discover the community of teachers, mentors and students just like you that can answer any question you might have on same kind of. Based on the book by ron hall, denver moore, and lynn vincent. Same kind of different as me opens nationwide on oct. Same kind of different as me is distributed by paramount pictures and stars several academy award winners and nominees. Same kind of different as me summary same kind of different as me as a memoir continues to inspire people and provides shelter for those facing hardship and injustice. Read it and pass it on or get several copies like i did, because for me, i wanted to share it, but this ones a. Ron hall, a rich white art dealer, and denver moore, a black homeless man. Read it and pass it on or get several copies like i did, because for me, i wanted to share it, but this ones a keeper. Same kind of different as me is carneys feature debut, and the director pushes the religious weepy genre closer to art. As a group, take turns reading each excerpt aloud, paying attention to any key words or phrases that catch your attention. Im not certain what i was expecting as the book was described as an unlikely friendship between a homeless man and wealthy art dealer. And ron gradually, grudgingly begins to show up at the shelter with the same spirit of service his wife exemplifies.
I have read the book myself and loved it, but she lives in a somewhat sheltered environment. The following version of this book was used to create this study guide. Same kind of different as me is the emotional tale of their story. Same kind of different as me is a story of grace, love. Dont let another day pass without reading same kind of different as me. She worked for eleven years as a writer and editor at the national news biweekly world magazine and is a u. For the film based on this book, see same kind of different as me film. Mar 16, 2011 2 responses to book club beat same kind of different as me cleanbooks4you mar. With greg kinnear, renee zellweger, djimon hounsou, jon voight. Author ron hall talks about the movie adaptation to his book. At the beginning of the book, what kind of person is ron hall. The new york times bestseller discusses the movie adaptation of same kind of different as me, which starts greg kinnear, djimon hounsou.
Same kind of different as me is the story of an international art dealer ron hall. Ron hall author, denver moore author, lynn vincent collaborator. Same kind of different as me 9780849919107 by ron hall, denver moore. Very inspiring and so glad i went to see this movie. Same kind of different as me foundation is the 911 for rescue missions who serve those experiencing homelessness. Watch the official movie trailer for same kind of different as me. List 5 main themes presented in same kind of different as me according to the readers guide, p237339. The writing is well, but the writer switches between two characters, but neither was anyone i cared anything about. Same kind of different as me hall, moore litlovers.
Oct 20, 2017 most of us would probably respond like ron hall does. As a nonprofit, it is ron hall and denver moores way of connecting those who read their new york times bestselling book, same kind of different as me or saw the paramount movie by th. Join angie and me as we discuss the first 99 pages. Gritty with pain and betrayal, same kind of different as me is an inspirational true story that crosses the. As same kind of different as me opens, a fragile marriage is threatened. 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. Enter below to win a copy of same kind of different as me. Following are two excerpts highlighting extraordinary faith, from the book same kind of different as me. A modernday slave, an international art dealer, and the unlikely woman who bound them together author. Same kind of different as me small group bible study with ron hall.
Nov 15, 2017 dont let another day pass without reading same kind of different as me. This article is written like a personal reflection, personal essay, or argumentative. Same kind foundationsame kind of different as me foundation. Same kind of different aas me tells the reallife inspirational story of ron greg kinnear and debbie hall renee zellweger, who befriend a homeless man djimon hounsou, in the hopes that. I love this book because of the way it makes me feel. It is based on the 2006 book of the same name by ron hall, denver moore. 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.
Same kind of different as me trailer 2017 paramount. Bios same kind foundationsame kind of different as me. Its awkward to read a memoir when you dont like the subject. A modernday slave, an international art dealer, and the unlikely woman who bound them together, published june 2006, is a book cowritten by ron hall and denver moore, with lynn vincent, telling about halls and moores intersecting life journeys. Financial analysis of same kind of different as me 2017 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Some of these characters are very minor, so do not fret about remembering all of the little details. Most of us would probably respond like ron hall does. 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 and moores intersecting life journeys. Same kind of different as me is based on the inspiring true story of international art dealer ron hall greg kinnear, who befriends a homeless man djimon hounsou in hopes of saving his. The word says god dont give us credit for lovin the folks we want to love anyway. 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 an everlasting friendship. To ask other readers questions about same kind of different as me, please sign up. Lynn vincent is the new york times bestselling writer of heaven is for real and same kind of different as me. Johnston had just sold smartsynch, a tech company based.
Producers were seeking funding for the movie same kind of different as me, based on the bestselling book by ron hall and denver moore. 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. Actively working in a neglected mission catering to the homeless, deborah asks her husband to join her. Same kind of different as me is a powerful character driven film.
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