The power of books: The Pavement Bookworm

Books can help you in several ways. There are many examples of people of who have transformed their lives through reading and understanding the wisdom and knowledge in books. One of the most recent examples of the positive effect that books can have on our lives is the pavement bookworm.

Philani Dladla is more popularly known as the pavement bookworm. He sells books by reading them first and giving his review of the books to his customers. Customers that are interested in his review buy books from him.

Philani Dladla’s life has transformed for the better. He used to live on the streets, however his passion for books changed his life Books have not only transformed his life, they have also helped him in taking a step towards a higher aim. After his success as the pavement bookworm, he is making an effort to create awareness regarding the importance of books and literacy, especially for children.

Books can help you in living a better life and the pavement bookworm is a good example for that. After he started selling books, the pavement bookworm has been able to develop a loyal customer base. He knows his customer’s preferences and provides them books according to that. Many of his customers donate books so he does not need to buy from a retailer. Initially when he started this business he used to only give reviews and not sell the books. However, he later realised that selling books can be a profitable venture.

Through his popularity as the pavement bookworm, Philani Dladla earns enough to pay for his food, clothing and rent expenses. To attain his goal of raising literacy levels in Johannesburg, he has become a part of a social reading project.  He is working with a freelance journalist to establish a magazine to increase educational awareness. Additionally, the pavement bookworm has started a society for reading to children in Lepeng School in Johannesburg.

The pavement bookworm’s story is an inspiring testament to the importance of books. Even when Dladla was homeless and poor, books gave him hope and knowledge to lead a better life. Therefore, it is important to appreciate the effect that books can have on our lives.