It must be about a year ago now, that I saw a link to this book trailer on Twitter:
I can't believe it's been a year since then, people, where has the time gone?
William Kamkwamba's story touched me so deeply, I knew I needed to read his story. I got a copy of the book, and then lent it to a friend, who read it and returned it to me. I have read pieces of it since then. Only pieces.
So, why did I agree to participate in a TLC tour for the book? Well, because I think it's an important book and so I was going to finish it, of course. In fact, I was so going to finish it that I now have two copies of the book. Now they can make babies.
I am making this book part of our homeschool curriculum for this year, so I'll be finishing it with my kids this fall--
Wait a sec. Babies??? Good Lord! If my two books can make babies I'm in serious trouble, I don't have any extra bookshelf space! I obviously need to split up this happy couple before a population explosion occurs, so who wants a copy? How could you not want a copy, after watching that trailer?
If you'd like my gently-used advance reader copy, leave me a comment with your contact info and why you'd like to read it and I'll send it out to somebody. If they get it read and reviewed before I finish it, I'll eat the other copy.
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I'm reading this book now and really enjoying it. And I love your idea of including it in your curriculum this year - I think there's a lot that can be learned from it!
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I am really interested in this book as it shows that someone who is only 14 years old can achieve. In the local high school where I taught, there is about a 45% dropout rate before they would have graduated. It is hoped that by reading this book, I can share with our students how this kid made it.
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I want a copy! I've had this on the tbr so long - maybe I should nom it for our bookclub. My turn to select is coming soon, I think...
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I saw your post on Bermudaonion. I would love to read this book! Thanks! Staciele(at)netins(dot)net
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ReplyDeleteAwesome blog, great write up, thank you!
Great post, I am almost 100% in agreement with you
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