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The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind
The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind
Author: William Kamkwamba
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 to $80 a year tuition fees. This is the story of his refusal to give up on learning and reading. A story of passion, determination and remarkable achievements. Malawi is a country battli...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780007316199
ISBN-10: 0007316194
Publication Date: 1/1/2009
Pages: 288
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3.5 stars, based on 1 rating
Publisher: Harper True
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 1
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This is an unbelievably inspiring story that makes me want to putter in my garage until I've invented an alternative energy source. What he did was so simple and so brilliant, and the stuff he taught himself about electricity just blows me away. Coiling his own whatever-ma-callits to increase voltage, and making his own circuit breakers out of magnets and ball point pens. He's like a real-life MacGyver.
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A heart-rending story, full of hope and promise. Has the same life affirming message that Unbroken and Boys in the Boat. Well written and a remarkable story
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Very nice story about determination and circumstance. We should take nothing for granted.


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