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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope

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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

Auteur(s): William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer
Narrateur(s): Chike Johnson
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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.

©2009 William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer; (P)2009 HarperCollins Publishers
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A fresh take on the rags to riches theme as William, a young boy from an impoverished community in Malawi , takes us on a journey, akin to that of Odysseus. Beset by many trials and tribulations , and unable to stay in school, he visits a library to feed his appetite for science , while tinkering with junk wherever he can find it. The outcome - he builds a windmill that brings electricity into their modest home. Wiliam's personality sparkles throughput, a credit to the performance of narrator Chike Johnson. A very refreshing read.

Bright Unschooled Boy Beats the Odds

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This is a very inspiring story. If someone, growing up under third-world conditions, can grow this much, there's no excuse for anyone else.

By his bootstraps

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I was not familiar with this story when I first decided to listen to it. It was such an inspiring and remarkable story. His innovation, perseverance and thirst for knowledge were very apparent. It’s heart-warming to know that he was ultimately recognized and given opportunity. I enjoyed the narrator: good cadence and rhythm and expression.

Inspiring

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Loved the performance and story. We should all be so driven to succeed and learn.

Inspiring

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The narrator does a marvellous job of bringing this astonishing story to life. We are really enjoying it.

Excellent

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The narration was amazing and had a great authentic tone. The story had me on the edge of the world of emotions. Always wanting to keep going back to the story. This is a story that everyone should learn about and discover how dreaming about a better future can become a reality with an inquisitive mind, imagination, education, determination, and most importantly, Hope.
Enjoy!

A Must Listen(read)!!!!

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He made me feel as if I was there with him. It even brought me to tears on more than one occasion.

Inspiring, and..

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What an amazing story. Truely inspiring. The voice actor does the story justice and certainly breaks up the monotony of some of the robotic other voices found in audio books. This is a must read and will reach everyone!

Uplifting and intriguing

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