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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope (P.S.)

William Kamkwamba

This inspiring true story takes place in Malawi, a country with drought, hunger, and superstitions. William Kamkwamba, a young boy, refused to accept his grim reality and instead dreamed of bringing electricity and running water to his village. Despite being called crazy by his neighbors, William harnessed his ingenuity and unwavering determination to build a windmill with the help of science textbooks and scrap materials. This book is a testament to the power of one individual's ability to improve their community and change lives for the better.
Publish Date
2009-09-29T00:00:00.000Z
2009-09-29T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.07
ISBN
8601300022994
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2022-05-22T04:36:35.000Z
@APompliano @rubenharris Great book! I got the chance to meet William a decade ago. Hell of a story.      source