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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

Book • 2009
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is a memoir by William Kamkwamba, detailing his journey as a young inventor in Malawi.

During a severe drought that devastated his village, William used science books from his local library to design and build a windmill from scrap materials, bringing electricity and hope to his community.

The book is a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance in the face of adversity.

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Ryan Holiday
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