Despite the heavy religious elements in this book, where you fall on the religious and political spectrums—I’m a liberal, feminist, non-practicing Methodist—really doesn’t matter because this is a book about two people who come together to do something amazing. They happen to believe they were brought together and bonded by God’s plan, but you don’t have to believe that in order to believe in the transformative power of their friendship (though I suspect that if you do share their beliefs, you’ll find this book even more powerful).

Near the end of the book, people outside of Ron and Denver’s community start to hear about their story and ask them to give talks at churches and religious and community organizations. When asked how he should be introduced, Denver instructs someone,

Just tell em I’m a nobody that’s tryin to tell everybody ’bout Somebody that can save anybody.

Now that’s the kind of preacher I might be willing to listen to.

Read my full review at The Book Lady's Blog. ( )

A marvellous read that I finished in a w/e becasue I couldn't put it down1 The contrast of the life of a black cotton picker and a rich white man and the effect they have on each others lives is exraordinary! ( )

Absolutely superb! A heartbreaking story of prejudice and redemption. ( )

Alternating chapters, Hall and Moore weave together a single narrative of prejudice, redemption, love, and death. Hall is a well-to-do art dealer; Moore, a sharecropper turned vagrant. Their paths meet at a homeless mission in Fort Worth, Texas, where Hall’s wife (Debbie) serves with a fearless and relentless love – a love which serve as the impetus for Hall and Moore’s deep and lasting friendship. This compelling story calls into question many commonly held assumptions about homelessness, race, friendship, and struggles with God. B+ ( )

An inspiring book about two men....one black, one white, one rich and one homeless and the strong bond that develops between them. ( )