Kinda Like Grace
A Homeless Man, a Broken Woman, and the Decision That Made Them Family
- History & Biography
- Publisher: Nelson Books (Thomas Nelson)
- Published: 2019
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Publisher's Description
A homeless man on a street corner. A compassionate woman with a difficult past. An incredible story of our amazing capacity to love. Stopped at a familiar intersection on her way to work, Ginger Sprouse watched the homeless man pacing the garbage-strewn ground in his bare feet. Compelled to pull over and say hello, she was drawn to his exuberant joy and infectious smile. And his ready acceptance of her was a welcome counterpoint to her internal struggle with guilt and shame at her past. Over the next few months, Ginger would learn that Victor had been returning to that spot because it was the last place he had seen his mother—three years earlier. Motivated by her faith and their deepening friendship, Ginger set out to help Victor. When it became clear that he could not live safely on his own, she and her family offered him a permanent place in their home. What she then learned about forgiveness, humility, and love changed her forever. Kinda Like Grace is a powerful reminder that seemingly insurmountable obstacles can be overcome, that we all deserve second chances, and that each of us has an amazing capacity to love.
Endorsements (3)
“Kinda Like Grace is a powerful story of amazing transformation. It’s what happens when the gospel gets real. With humility and heart, Ginger Sprouse shares her journey from self-interest to self-sacrifice and ends up expanding her idea of ‘family’ as a result.”
“What a joy to share a few words about my Gigi and the life-changing read ahead of you! Be forewarned. Kinda Like Grace will capture your heart and challenge your status quo. You will cry. You will laugh. Your heart will be unhinged by the beautiful, unfiltered acknowledgment of brokenness, and you will be cheering at God’s redemptive work! I urge you to fully embrace the experience. This is more than a book. It’s a call to action, not necessarily to adopt a man from a street corner, but to follow hard after Jesus and allow him to lead you in the purpose he has specifically designed for you—to listen for that still, small voice, so that you may answer the call.”
“Profound catastrophic loss of family! That is what is standing on all our street corners. Not by choice but by resignation. The only answer to this mess is a community through the Ginger’s, Dean’s, and Victor’s of our cities. The last thing I needed on my overflowing platter was another book to read. But I could not put this book down. Read it, then go out and jump into that beautiful pungent Bouquet of Christ that assaults our senses yet draws us so close to Him.”
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