by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer, 2010
"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." (from Amazon.com)
This book is so amazing! I had heard of William Kamkwamba and his windmill before, but his story is so compelling. His determination in the face of such incredible challenges (like near starvation) absolutely amazes me. I'm glad his story got out to people who could make a difference in his life. His love for Malawi and desire to improve the quality of life for his people is impressive.
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