We Are All the Same: A Story of a Boy's Courage and a Mother's Love Audiobook

" Best book I have ever read "

" This book was amazing. One of the best books i have read in a long time. "

" This is one of those where I'd give a 4 for the actual events/people and a 3 for interest/writing style. I enjoyed what I learned. I was moved and inspired by this story of a South African boy born with AIDS, who became a spokesman for the AIDS epidemic in Africa. "

" This book is told by a journalist...very informational about a yougn boys life strugle and accomplishments living with HIV. It's a touching story infused with information/statistics regarding HIV/AIDS in Africa at the time...and a mother's love for her son. "

" The story of this boy (who was born HIV positive and died of AIDS at age of 12) was amazing. I learned a lot about African, especially South African, society and their history. It was educational. But somehow the style of writing (or whatever that was) didn't pull me into the book until near the end. Overall, it was a very good story - touching, yet educational/information enough to help me increase understanding of the disease and the society. "

" A little too much detail, but a very touching story. "

" touching story told by a young boy with AIDS "

" A quick read, informative, and has a sad ending. I almost cried at the end, poor Nkosi... The book puts a face on the AIDS epidemic in southern Africa, a subject that everyone should at least familiarize themselves with. "

" One of my favorite reads. It's about a little boy who has HIV in South Africa and how a American social worker raises him. Talks a lot about HIV/AIDS in Africa. It's based on a true story.I am sure I've told almost all of my friends about this book! "

" I think everyone should read this book. It was the theme of my service trip to Lesotho Africa this year "

" This book both broke my heart and was uplifting. "

" If you have read Cry the Beloved Country and liked it, then you will enjoy this book. "

" This book is worth reading. The review says "an extraordinary story about a boy" but it's really a good story about an extraordinary boy and an extraordinary journalist. "

" Why it's important to not forget AIDS and how people suffer from it ravages and it's stigma. "

" A book club selection that played on all of my emotions - especially as a mother who's son is gay. "

" Heartwrenching - the courage of a South African boy with AIDS. "

" Powerful and frightening story about the epidemic of AIDS in Africa! "

" Difficult decisions to make as a parent/caregiver. "

" Inspiring but somewhat sentimentalized account of a Zulu boy with AIDS and his white foster mother. Their struggle against a deadly disease is heartbreaking but well worth reading. "

" Ok book. not bad not amazing. another sad history of aids in south africa. "

" stories like these completely obscure the complicated, nuanced story of AIDS in africa and do a huge disservice creating "innocent victim" narratives. "

" I absolutely LOVED this book! I read it cover to cover in a matter of days and was struck by the way it touched my soul. Honestly I don't think a book has ever hit me as hard as this one did. "

" I read this story a few years ago but it is one of my favorites. It's sincere, true, well written and reminds me of a universal truth that we are more alike than we are different. "

" I've read this book at least 5 times and every time it makes me cry. I try to make everyone I know read this book. "

" Fascinating. Interesting people. "

" I liked this book - even though it was a little sad. "

" Inspiring but somewhat sentimentalized account of a Zulu boy with AIDS and his white foster mother. Their struggle against a deadly disease is heartbreaking but well worth reading. "

" One of my favorite reads. It's about a little boy who has HIV in South Africa and how a American social worker raises him. Talks a lot about HIV/AIDS in Africa. It's based on a true story.I am sure I've told almost all of my friends about this book! "

" Quincy needed this book for school, then I read it. It's very simply written - an interesting snapshot of AIDS in South Africa through the eyes of one boy and his foster mother. "

" Inspiring. But I don't like inspiring books. "

" I liked this book - even though it was a little sad. "

" Interesting story of a HIV positive boy in S. Africa who inspired the white community to change perspective on HIV. "

" I would only give this 3.5 if that was an option. It was a well written and very informative book, but for some reason it just didn't grip me like I thought it would. It's definitely an important read though and sheds light on the AIDS crisis in South Africa. "

" This is a heartbreaking and heartwarming book about a young boy with AIDS and the scourge of AIDS in Africa. Reading it I felt connected to the world and its problems...and as with 'Three Cups of Tea', it's the kind of book that encourages a person to try to make a difference. "

" Heartwrenching - the courage of a South African boy with AIDS. "

" Difficult decisions to make as a parent/caregiver. "

" Why it's important to not forget AIDS and how people suffer from it ravages and it's stigma. "

" Powerful and frightening story about the epidemic of AIDS in Africa! "

" This book was a very interesting read. I liked the first person style of writing - it was a good way to make the story personal. Challenge category: Mother or motherhood theme or title "

" I picked this up at Goodwill (love getting books for a buck or two). It is the story of a little boy born with AIDS in south Africa who eventually unoficially adopted by a white lady who created homes where those dying of AIDS could have a safe haven. "

" This was not only informative, but inspirational as well. Fell in love with these people.... "