This book is set up as a narration between a boy, his mother, and the north wind. The boy is foolish and gives away their flour, now he has to go back to the wind to ask for it back. What will happen?.
Reviews the history of Africa, looks at life in some of the different villages and among various African peoples, and discusses the challenge of integrating traditions with change. Considers the question of whether wealthy countries should cancel Africa's debt.
