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Very good: A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious ...
ISBN
9780061730337

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0061730335
ISBN-13
9780061730337
eBay Product ID (ePID)
81815256

Product Key Features

Book Title
Boy Who Harnessed the Wind : Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Environmental / Water Supply, Power Resources / Electrical, Personal Memoirs, Mechanical, Essays, Natural Resources, Science & Technology, Sociology / Rural
Publication Year
2010
Genre
Nature, Technology & Engineering, Social Science, Biography & Autobiography
Author
William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
8.3 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.3 in

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Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
TitleLeading
The
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I was moved first to laughter, and then to tears by William's explanation of how he turned some PVC pipe, a broken bicycle and some long wooden poles into a machine capable of generating sufficient current to power lights and a radio in his parents' house.|9780061730337|, The book abounds with themes that resonate deeply: the idea that with hard work and persistence comes triumph; that optimism is not a mental state but a type of action, that from grief and loss can come success., This book is inspirational. What William did took nothing more than initiative and a little learning, yet he changed his village and his life. There's never been a better time to Do It Yourself, and I love how much we can learn from those who often have no other choice., This book.... is a testament to the power of a dream and the freedom that comes from accomplishing a sustainable way of life. Read this book, act on its message and pass it on., William will challenge everything you have thought about Africa, about young people, and about the power of one person to transform a community. This beautifully written book will open your heart and mind. I was moved by William and his story and believe you all will. Essential, powerful and compelling., An inspiring tale of an African Cheetah--the new generation of young Africans who won't sit and wait for corrupt and incompetent governments-or vampire states- to come and do things for them. Here is one who harnessed the wind to generate electricity for his village-on his own., A powerful read. This book takes you on a journey to discover pure innovation and the unfolding story of a natural genius. A true vision of struggle and tenacity to make a bold idea become a reality. This should be required reading for anyone who dares to dream., A rare and inspiring story of hope in rural Africa....William represents a new generation of Africans, using ingenuity and invention to overcome life's challenges. Where so many tilt at windmills, William builds them!, I loved this enchanting story of a humble young hero from an impoverished African village who accomplished a miracle with scrap materials and unstoppable enthusiasm. What an inspiration!, This is an amazing, inspiring and heartwarming story! It's about harnessing the power not just of the wind, but of imagination and ingenuity. Those are the most important forces we have for saving our planet. William Kamkwamba is a hero for our age., Wonderful! I challenge you to read this story of one young man changing his corner of the world with nothing but intelligence and perseverance and not come away more hopeful about the prospects for a brighter, greener future., In this book, the spirit, resilience and resourcefulness that are Africa's greatest strengths shine through.... The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is a remarkable story about a remarkable young man and his inquisitive and inventive mind., William Kamkwamba is an alchemist who turned misfortune into opportunity, opportunity beyond his own. The book is about learning by inventing. William's genius was to be ingenious., This exquisite tale strips life down to its barest essentials, and once there finds reason for hopes and dreams, and is especially resonant for Americans given the economy and increasingly heated debates over health care and energy policy., A moving, touching, important story. One more reminder of how small the world is and how powerful the human spirit can be., An inspiring tale of an African Cheetah--the new generation of young Africans who won't sit and wait for corrupt and incompetent governments--or vampire states-- to come and do things for them. Here is one who harnessed the wind to generate electricity for his village--on his own., I first met William on stage at TED.... His story, told in just a couple of minutes, was both astonishing and exhilarating. This book proves what those few minutes hinted at: a remarkable individual capable of inspiring many to take their future into their own hands., This book is inspirational. What William did took nothing more than initiative and a little learning.... There's never been a better time to Do It Yourself, and I love how much we can learn from those who often have no other choice., Beyond opening the door to a nascent genre of African Innovation literature, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind makes excuses about why Africans can't change their fates untenable. This potent, powerful, and uplifting message is the heart of William Kamkwamba's courageous story., ' In this book, the spirit, resilience and resourcefulness that are Africa's greatest strengths shine through.... The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is a remarkable story about a remarkable young man and his inquisitive and inventive mind.' (Amy Smith, founder, D-Lab, MIT), William Kamkwamba's achievements with wind energy should serve as a model of what one person, with an inspired idea, can do to tackle the crisis we face. His book tells a moving and exciting story., An inspiring tale of an African Cheetah--the new generation of young Africans who won't sit and wait for corrupt and incompetent governments—or vampire states— to come and do things for them. Here is one who harnessed the wind to generate electricity for his village—on his own.
Dewey Decimal
621.45
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Now a Netflix Film, Starring and Directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor of 12 Years a Slave William Kamkwamba was born in Malawi, a country where magic ruled and modern science was mystery. It was also a land withered by drought and hunger. But William had read about windmills, and he dreamed of building one that would bring to his small village a set of luxuries that only 2 percent of Malawians could enjoy: electricity and running water. His neighbors called him misala--crazy--but William refused to let go of his dreams. With a small pile of once-forgotten science textbooks; some scrap metal, tractor parts, and bicycle halves; and an armory of curiosity and determination, he embarked on a daring plan to forge an unlikely contraption and small miracle that would change the lives around him. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is a remarkable true story about human inventiveness and its power to overcome crippling adversity. It will inspire anyone who doubts the power of one individual's ability to change his community and better the lives of those around him.

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  • by gazelle_mom
    19 Apr, 2019Top favourable review

    A pleasant, simple, and informative read

    I won't finish a book if it doesn't hold my interest, but "The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind" kept wanting more each chapter. It is written in first person and simplistically as a juvenile might write with help which helps the reader really feel what the character was going through on his quest to help his family. The author's description of growing up with tribal customs and primitive folklore is not only interesting but comes into play when the boy has to battle superstitions with science.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: discover-books

  • by i-land-boy
    29 Mar, 2017

    Very Inspirational

    I had read this book a few Summers ago. Shared the book with my middle school students, that Fall, who used it as a springboard to invent their own ways to create and store electricity. Class members then got to decide how they would use 'their' energy (to light a reading area, power a Wii game system, charge gadgets). This copy is being sent to a friend in Fiji, who is facing a similar situation as William Kamkwamba.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: thrift.books

  • by stitchology_atx
    20 Jul, 2021

    Encouraging Curiosity & Charity

    This book is well written and shows how serving your community can make you a hero. The main character will not let his circumstances keep him from using the knowledge he already had by teaching himself how to use wind power to get water for his village. It’s his effort, the value he puts on what he already knows snd his love for his village that makes him a hero.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: thrift.books

  • by mocadee
    14 Apr, 2021

    Well done Young Man!

    Was well written and a fun read. Made me wonder why his primitive fix of a situation could not be done with better materials (rather than searching in junk yards) for any areas of the USA or World that have similar issues. The Native Americans in 4 Corners of the Southwest could really use these methods in their impoverished location. As demonstrated by the recent C-19 issue few in that area hundreds of square miles have electricity or running water, but they do have WIND and Sun!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by kpressler2vpd
    17 Apr, 2019

    Poor boy in Africa creates windmill to bring water and electricity to his family and becomes known around the world for his inginuity and resolve.

    Watch the video and you will see why this book is a must read if you want the whole story. Amazing young man!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: thrift.books

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