by Denver Moore, Lynn Vincent, Ron Hall
First published 2017
Denver Moore, a homeless Black man with a turbulent past, and Ron Hall, a white art dealer from Texas, seem to have nothing in common. When Ron's wife Deborah begins volunteering at a mission, she insists Ron meet Denver—a request that will transform all their lives. Denver carries deep scars from years of rural poverty and racial violence, while Ron lives in a world of privilege and art sales. Despite their stark differences, an unexpected friendship takes root, challenging their preconceptions about race, class, and human connection. As Deborah battles a devastating illness, Denver becomes more than a friend—he becomes family. Their relationship defies social boundaries, revealing the profound power of genuine human understanding. What begins as a chance encounter becomes a testament to compassion that transcends societal divisions.
Genres: christian-fiction, friendship, african-american, contemporary, biography-memoir, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Texas
Period: 21st-century
240 pages · Kindle Edition · Thomas Nelson
Content warnings: racism, violence