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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.
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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in the context of decision-making and personal responsibility.


Ryan Holiday

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as a book read by students which they then make a circuit for to understand electricity.

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as a story that resonates with his own background, highlighting problem-solving and community support.

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