The Boy Who Changed The World

Thomas Nelson sent me this fabulous children's book by Andy Andrews.  The Boy Who Changed the World begins with the story of Nobel laureate Norman Borlaug- as a child.  Norman grew up on a farm in Iowa and played in the fields of corn with his sisters nearly every day; his family loved their farm and the delicious corn it produced, and Norman's father was always sure to offer thanks for the food the Lord provided them.  One day, Norman wondered what it would be like to not have enough food to eat, and that day he decided to change the world by figuring out a way to feed all the hungry people in the world.  As he grew up, Norma learned everything he could about plants, and when he was an adult, a man named Henry Wallace gave him a job.  Mr. Wallace told him he wanted Norman to develop a special seed which would produce a super plant, able to feed more people than a regular plant.  Norman worked hard for many years and eventually developed the super plants that would help keep over two billion people from starving.

So you see, Norman really did change the world.  But he wouldn't have been able to change the world unless Mr. Wallace had given him a job.  So maybe it was really Henry Wallace who changed the world...

Andrews goes on to tell the story of Henry Wallace and of his connection with George Washington Carver and of George's father, Moses.  Each person in the story was influenced by another, and because of the other people in their lives, they were all able to help change the world.  Andrews explains that everything we do in this life matters; we probably won't see all the results from our actions- both good and bad- but it still matters, and we could still help to change the world!

This book is simply a delightful book for children- and adults too!  It encourages you to realize you and your actions matter and to strive to make a difference in the world.  I heartily recommend this book!

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