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Hessers enthusiasm for his subject borders on hagiography. Nobel peace prize laureate norman borlang and his battle to end world hunger hardcover 30 july 2006 by leon hesser author, jimmy carter foreword 4. Norman borlaug, one of the worlds greatest heroes, is the most highlydecorated individual of our time. Leon hesser is an expert regarding agricultural science and economy.
We already have a books thread, but this one is specifically for nonfiction on the topics of horticulture, agriculture, farming, andor gardening. The book is a palpable story of this mans determination to help africa feed itself, against all odds, following the footpath of his mentor, dr. He has also been inducted into the national wrestling hall of fame, having made his way into the big ten semifinals back. Horticultural and agricultural books are one of my favorite things to read, so i thought.