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How is Deborah Hall described in Same Kind of Different as Me?

This inspiring true story is told by the two men who lived it—Ron Hall and Denver Moore. Ron, a Dallas art dealer, and Denver, a homeless man who grew up picking cotton in virtual slavery in Louisiana, become unlikely friends because of Ron’s wife Deborah.


Ron describes his wife in her younger days as “a bookworm and as neat as a preacher’s wife on Sunday.” Deborah’s character is evident in her reaction to finding out her husband had had an long-time affair. Speaking to the other woman on the phone, Deborah takes ownership of her part in the breakdown of her relationship, forgives the woman, and then tells her husband “You and I are now going to rewrite the future history of our marriage.” She promises to forgive her husband and never bring up the affair again. She proves to be calm in the face of adversity, forgiving in the face of betrayal.


Deborah’s kind spirit shines when she convinces her husband to volunteer with her at the homeless shelter where they meet Denver. Denver describes her positive influence, saying, “Her goal was changed lives, healed hearts.”


Deborah, who dedicated herself to helping others, ends up needing help herself when she is diagnosed with terminal cancer. Even in the face of death, she again grants her husband forgiveness for his infidelity and even gives her blessing if Ron should want to go back to the other woman after her death.


Through this book and her memory, Deborah Hall still inspires others to serve those in need. For more information on this story, see the video link below. 

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