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EAN: 9780061884986

ISBN: 0061884987

Binding: TP

Book Title: Boy Who Harnessed the Wind : Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope

Item Length: 9in

Publisher: HarperCollins

Publication Year: 2009

Format: Trade Paperback

Language: English

Item Height: 0.9in

Author: William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer

Features: Large Type

Genre: Biography & Autobiography, Technology & Engineering, Nature, Social Science

Topic: Environmental / Water Supply, Mechanical, Personal Memoirs, Power Resources / Electrical, Power Resources / Alternative & Renewable, Natural Resources, Science & Technology, Sociology / Rural

Item Width: 6in

Item Weight: 15.7 Oz

Number of Pages: 442 Pages

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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

Product Identifiers

Publisher

HarperCollins

ISBN-10

0061884987

ISBN-13

9780061884986

eBay Product ID (ePID)

72069185

Product Key Features

Book Title

Boy Who Harnessed the Wind : Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope

Author

William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer

Format

Trade Paperback

Language

English

Features

Large Type

Topic

Environmental / Water Supply, Mechanical, Personal Memoirs, Power Resources / Electrical, Power Resources / Alternative & Renewable, Natural Resources, Science & Technology, Sociology / Rural

Publication Year

2009

Genre

Biography & Autobiography, Technology & Engineering, Nature, Social Science

Number of Pages

442 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length

9in

Item Height

0.9in

Item Width

6in

Item Weight

15.7 Oz

Additional Product Features

Edition Description

Large Type / Large Print Edition

Reviews

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., 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., 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.|9780061884986|, 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., 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!, 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!, 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., 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., 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., 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.

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