William Eastery's White Man's Burden explains a simple and powerful message for all who are concerned with the issues of poverty throughout the world and what we can do about it.  The only true path to development is an indigenous one and in finding that path it is better to rely on the "searchers" rather than the "planners." In stating this so clearly and in a manner that is guided by reason and evidence (as well as a deep compassion for the least advantaged in the world) William Easterly’s book is essential reading for thos concerned with the plight of poverty throught the world.