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It's not a story about riches, but a man has turned reading and books into a way to make a living in a tough place to live.
Source: http://iacknowledge.net/instead-of-begging-homeless-man-reviews-and-sells-books-on-the-streets/
SA Source: http://www.sapeople.com/2013/11/29/the-pavement-bookworm-south-africa-509/
Videos by Tebogo Malope:
On the streets of Johannesburg, South Africa, you may come across a young homeless man named Philani. Instead of the familiar sign asking for spare change, he has a stack of books beside him. He’s read every one and is glad to tell you what he thinks.
A picture of Philani and his books along with a small description has been making its way around the internet.
The picture, though, is always unsourced. In this age of memes and viral stories, it’s easy to become cynical about what you hear about online. This story is so uplifting, could it possibly be true?
Remarkably, it is.
A well-known South African filmmaker named Tebogo Malope came across Philani one day and was taken by his story and spirit. He decided to make a short documentary about the “Pavement Bookworm,” as Philani is known.
Source: http://iacknowledge.net/instead-of-begging-homeless-man-reviews-and-sells-books-on-the-streets/
SA Source: http://www.sapeople.com/2013/11/29/the-pavement-bookworm-south-africa-509/
Videos by Tebogo Malope: