The book alternates between Denver, a former plantation sharecropper who jumps a train to escape his bleak future and ends up living his life as a homeless man for years, and Ron, a wealthy art dealer whose wife convinces him to serve the community at a homeless shelter. That homeless shelter is where their paths cross and God moves in both of their lives.
This story really did make me view homeless people and serving others differently. If you really want to make a difference in someone's life it doesn't happen in a day.
It was inspiring to watch how God worked in both of these men's lives to change them and each other.
The book is very well written and will suck you in. It is open and honest and tells their imperfect and inspiring story beautifully. Not only is it a good story, but it may change your life- read it!
I give this one 4.5 out of 5 stars.
It looks like it is in production to become a movie.
Here's a good interview with Ron and Denver about their story:
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This sounds really interesting but I tend to stay clear of books with religious undertones. May still give this one a try!
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