Discussion questions same, same but different by jenny. 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. Same kind of different as me and millions of other books are available for instant access. The story of ron hall and denver moore takes a new look into the.
When you are finished reading, take a few minutes to share your thoughts with the group. The following version of this book was used to create this study guide. Lynn vincent is the new york times bestselling writer of heaven is for real and same kind of different as me. The childrens book that recognizes the beauty in us all enjoy the adventures of lisa and lida. The true story of same kind of different as me encounter. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Same kind of different as me 2006 is a memoir written by denver moore and ron hall, with the assistance of lynn vincent. He had a flourishing art business, a beautiful wife, two fine teen children and an amazing 15,000 square foot. Nov 30, 2005 admittedly the broken english title same kind of different as me piqued my interest and boy did i enjoy this book. Gritty with pain and betrayal and brutality, this true story also shines with an unexpected, lifechanging love. How dallas resident ron halls same kind of different as. A wealthy couple whose marriage is on the rocks befriends a local homeless man who changes their perspectives in this inspiring true story. Using the book, same same but different, have students help you make a tchart or venn diagram on a smart board or on an overhead projector and camera. Same kind of different as me is a powerful character driven film.
Same kind of different as me foundation is the 911 for rescue missions who serve those experiencing homelessness. Same kind of different as me book hits ny times best. In many ways, our world today is focused on divisions, on differences. Five sessions with biblical lessons thoughtprovoking questions for personal reflection and group discussion same kind of different as me. Introduction the book tells the story of ron and deborah hall and their friendship with denver moore who they met at the. Ron hall author, denver moore author, lynn vincent collaborator. 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. Authors denver moore and ron hall left to right cowrote same kind of different as me. Oct 23, 2017 authors denver moore and ron hall left to right cowrote same kind of different as me. 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. Conversation guide 9781418542870 by ron hall, denver moore. A modernday slave, an international art dealer, and the unlikely woman. It is an autobigraphy of two men and the miraculous events that were orchestrated bringing two vastly different lives and lifestyles to intersect in a purely heavenly moment. Oct, 2017 same kind of different as me opens nationwide on oct.
Same kind of different as me was a major motion picture release by paramount in fall 2017. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Same kind of different as me summary and study guide. So in a way, we is all homelessjust workin our way toward home. When ron confesses his affair to debbie, carney cuts out the big. It is based on the 2006 book of the same name by ron hall, denver moore and lynn vincent. How a friendship between same kind of different as me. Lessons from the same kind of different as me l how to. Put the students answers on the tchart or venn diagram and discuss the findings with the. A modernday slave, an international art dealer, and the unlikely woman who bound them together author. Same kind of different as me opens nationwide on oct.
Differences between people of different gender and race, between people of different economic status, between people of different belief systems. For use with same kind of different as me dvdbased conversation kit isbn 9781418542863. Ron hall talks about the true events that inspired the book and movie same kind of different as me. Same kind of different as me paperback march 11, 2008. 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. Producers were seeking funding for the movie same kind of different as me, based on the bestselling book by ron hall and denver moore. He calls himself suicide, but is actually named denver. A dangerous, homeless drifter who grew up picking cotton in virtual slavery. Same kind of different as me 2017 plot summary imdb. 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 author or coauthor of ten books, lynn has sold 12 million copies since 2006. In 2014, paramount pictures announced a film adaptation of the bestselling nonfiction book same kind of different as me. 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. Now, with more than a million copies in circulation, the book is inspiring many to reach out to help the homeless in their own communities. With greg kinnear, renee zellweger, djimon hounsou, jon voight. 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. 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. Each card has 3 pictures that are the same and 1 that is different. Wednesday, march 16, 2011 by sarah sundin welcome to book club beat, where book clubs share about their discussions. Lynn vincent is the new york times bestselling writer ofheaven is for real and same kind of different as me. Same, same but different primary this book reminds me of my pen pal when i was younger we met when both of our families were on vacation in florida at a resort and wrote back and forth to one another through high school. 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.
Following are two excerpts highlighting extraordinary faith, from the book same kind of different as me. Throughout the book koesteckishaw repeats the popular saying from southeast asia, same, same, but different. Taking a positive approach to differences, this book shows the two cultures side by side and highlights their diversity. This book taught me to be grateful for what i have and to never think twice about helping others.
A modernday slave, an international art dealer, and the unlikely woman who bound them together, published june 2006, is a. Our teacher edition on same kind of different as me can help. Introduction the book tells the story of ron and deborah hall and their friendship with denver moore who they met at. Are you working on same and different in your kindergarten classroom. Oct 20, 2017 in many ways, our world today is focused on divisions, on differences. 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. If you missed it in the theater or if you want to own your own copy, same kind of different as me, starring greg kinnear, renee zellweger, jon voight, and djimon. 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, published june 2006, is a book cowritten by ron hall and denver moore, with lynn vincent, telling about halls and moores intersecting life journeys. Through bright and vibrant illustrations, koesteckishaw details the unique features of each childs culture.
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. 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. Themes and colors key litcharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in same kind of different as me, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work. Children choose a card, find the picture that is different from the others, and cover the picture that is different with a bingo chip. Read same kind of different as me a modernday slave, an international art dealer, and the unlikely woman who bound them together by ron hall available from rakuten kobo. Meet denver, raised under plantationstyle slavery in louisiana until he escaped the man in the 1960s by hopping a train. Same kind of different as me was a major motion picture by paramount in fall 2017. Gritty with pain and betrayal and brutality, same kind of different as me is an inspirational true story that crosses the barriers of society.
We were the same age, but we always wrote about our different experiences. The character portion of my same kind of different as me study guide. Some of these characters are very minor, so do not fret about remembering all of the little details. From the outside, ron halls seemingly charmed life looked pretty perfect. 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. Film still for same kind of different as me, october 20, 2017. Talk about how elliot and kailash are the same and how they are different. Its easy, perhaps even natural, to find members of our same tribe, those who share our worldview and our demographic traits. About the ny times bestselling book and paramount movie. She worked for eleven years as a writer and editor at the national news biweekly world magazine and is a u. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Same kind of different as me 2017 pg 1h 59m social issue dramas a wealthy couple whose marriage is on the rocks befriends a local homeless man who changes their perspectives in this inspiring true story.
The true story of same kind of different as me encounter youtube. The book is the true story of moore, a former homeless man, hall, an international arts dealer, and hall. Nov 06, 2017 ron hall talks about the true events that inspired the book and movie same kind of different as me. Same kind of different as me is a compelling story of tragedy, perseverance, triumph, dedication, faith, and the resilience of the human spirit. The same kind of different as me conversation guide is intended for use with the dvd sold separately, and includes. 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. Same kind of different as me by ron hall and denver moore.
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