If you know me you know I am always looking for a great book to read. I found one recently in a memior by Ron Hall and Denver Moore called Same Kind of Different as Me.
One of the most poinient nuggets I have found in the book is Denver, who for all intents and purposes was a modern day slave on a cotton field in Louissiana, telling "Mr. Ron" about friendship.
He asks about "catch and release" This odd behavior white folk have with fishin, where they catch a fish... appreciate it for a little while and through it back. In contrast "colored folks" they catch a fish... they take it home, show it to everyone they know, they are proud of it, and even use it to sustain themselves.
Ultimately his protrayal leads to the him saying, “If you is fishin for a friend you just gon’ catch and release, then I ain’t got no desire to be your friend…But if you is lookin for a real friend, then I’ll be one. Forever.”
I have been so blessed by friends that embody that statement. I know I certainly want to join them.
One of the most poinient nuggets I have found in the book is Denver, who for all intents and purposes was a modern day slave on a cotton field in Louissiana, telling "Mr. Ron" about friendship.
He asks about "catch and release" This odd behavior white folk have with fishin, where they catch a fish... appreciate it for a little while and through it back. In contrast "colored folks" they catch a fish... they take it home, show it to everyone they know, they are proud of it, and even use it to sustain themselves.
Ultimately his protrayal leads to the him saying, “If you is fishin for a friend you just gon’ catch and release, then I ain’t got no desire to be your friend…But if you is lookin for a real friend, then I’ll be one. Forever.”
I have been so blessed by friends that embody that statement. I know I certainly want to join them.
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Jason,
I LOVE that book!!!! Such a great read!
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