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The Pavement Bookworm (Part 1)
Source: Tebogo Malope Via Philosophers Stone
Related article: http://goo.gl/6V6y4U – 22 Words
Philani is a homeless man in his mid-twenties in Johannesburg, South Africa. Many people in his situation simply stand at corners begging. And that can sometimes meet basic needs… but it certainly doesn’t set a person apart or motivate people walking or driving by to donate.
But Philani does it differently. Every day he takes his ever-changing library to a different corner and sets up a sort of impromptu literary discussion group and bookshop.
For anyone interested, he will review his books…which he has read all of…and then you can buy one from him. In this way, he raises money for himself and his homeless friends as well as spreading happiness.
He says:
“Reading is not harmful. There’s no such thing as harmful knowledge. This thing is only going to make you a better person.”
Via Twenty Two Words
Philani is a 24 yr old Bookworm.a pavement bookworm to be more precise currently based in Johannesburg, South Africa.He basically bounces around different streets with his expansive library of books and at anybodies request reviews the books.He has read all the books in his collection and is always seeking for more to read.He then sells some of his books as a way to raise money for himself and some of his homeless friends.I’m appealing to anyone that can contribute somehow into his life, He’s a great role model on the power of reading and can be an amazing ambassador for our young people. Contact: @tebogomalope on Twitter and @tebogomalope on Instagram
Source: http://www.earth-heal.com/videos/viewvideo/4012/the-pavement-bookworm-part-1.html
