The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
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August 5, 1987
William Kamkwamba is an innovator driven by an insatiable curiosity and ingenuity. Despite his education being interrupted by famine, he immersed himself in learning from a small community library. His fascination with wind turbines inspired him to build his own, repurposing discarded materials. His renewable energy innovations brought electricity and hope to his community. Kamkwamba embodies the power of education and perseverance in overcoming adversity.
- 2023
- 2009
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind LP
- 442 pages
- 16 hours of reading
Set against the backdrop of drought-stricken Malawi, the story follows William Kamkwamba's inspiring journey of innovation and determination. Faced with immense challenges, he dreams of building a windmill to provide electricity and water for his family. Using scrap materials, he constructs a functional windmill that powers lights and a water pump, showcasing his ingenuity and resourcefulness. William's remarkable achievements highlight themes of resilience and the transformative power of education and creativity in overcoming adversity.
- 2009
The Boy who Harnessed the Wind
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
When William Kamkwamba was just 14 years old his parents told him that he must leave school and come and work on the family farm as they could no longer afford the $80 a year tuition fees. This is the story of his refusal to give up on learning and reading.
