When I picked up “What Difference Do I Make” and started reading, I was moved. The book is filled with heartwarming stories that cause the reader to rethink some standard assumptions.
The book is filled with stories of hope, redemption, healing and life lessons.
I don’t want to spoil the stories here, there were several times I found myself being able to name issues and tensions that had previously remaned hidden.
If you’re a sucker for the happy ending or a sentimental story, this is a book for you.
But this is also the books downfall, while being filled with inspiration and hope, I found it difficult to continue to press on through the entirety of the book. It’s like watching a movie on Lifetime, you know it’s gonna be a sappy ending. You know the girl is gonna get the guy. You know the black kid and the white kid – though they struggle through racial tensions – are going to end up being there for each other.
My recommendation: If you absolutely loved the first book (Same Kind of Different as Me), you’ll love What Difference Do It Make. If you’ve read neither, don’t start with this one. If you’ve got too many books on your reading list, don’t add this one.
