What Difference Do It Make? (2000) - Plot & Excerpts
After being so moved by Same Kind of Different as Me, I ordered this follow-up, eager to read more about the lives of two men whose stories intersected in such powerful, inspirational ways. While the story of Denver Moore and Ron Hall continues in this book, there are other stories included within the book. The additional stories show the incredible influence Same Kind of Difference as Me has had on people across the country. However, I would have liked to have read more of Denver Moore's and Ron Hall's story. I also found the italicized passages reprinted from Same Kind of Different as Me to have been unnecessary and even cumbersome. In their follow up to Same Kind of Different As Me, Ron Hall and Denver Moore offer a look at what was going on in their lives while they were writing their breakout hit and what has happened to them afterward. It is also sprinkled with short stories of people the book has influenced, and the impact they have had on their community. The book is written in the same style as Same Kind, with chapters alternating between Ron and Denver's point of view. Ron goes into more depth when describing his childhood, and also tells of his relationship with his father since the publication of his book. The book is small and medium length, running only 201 pages. It almost feels like gift book, and really doesn't cover much new ground. The only thing that really keeps this book going is the touching sincerity of Ron Hall and Denver Moore. They truly love God, Deborah Hall, each other, and everyone they meet. Some of the words they speak in this book will truly move you. My only regret is that this book feels rushed to capitalize on the success of their previous book, but nevertheless, it does have some touching moments in it.
What do You think about What Difference Do It Make? (2000)?
Wasn't as good as Same Kind of Different as Me, but still worth reading.
—maddie304
I enjoyed Same Kind of Different as Me....but this one is ok.
—vopiscus
Also a good book! Liked the first one better!
—quiet117
