{"product_id":"the-boy-who-harnessed-the-wind-2","title":"The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba (RARE BOOKS)","description":"\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"953\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"17\"\u003eBook Summary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"20\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"52\"\u003eThe Boy Who Harnessed the Wind\u003c\/em\u003e by William Kamkwamba is an inspiring true story about innovation, perseverance, and the power of education. Set in Malawi, it tells the journey of William, a young boy from a poor farming family, whose village is struck by famine and poverty. When he is forced to drop out of school due to lack of funds, William continues to pursue his curiosity about science by reading books from the local library. Using scrap materials, bicycle parts, and his imagination, he builds a working windmill that generates electricity and pumps water—transforming life for his family and community. The story beautifully highlights themes of resilience, determination, and hope, showing how creativity and a thirst for knowledge can overcome even the harshest circumstances. It is a powerful testament to human ingenuity and the belief that one person’s ideas can bring light—literally and figuratively—to the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1763\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"976\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"979\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Kamkwamba\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Malawian inventor, engineer, and author best known for his creation of a windmill that brought electricity and water to his rural village. Born on August 5, 1987, in Kasungu, Malawi, he grew up in challenging economic conditions but demonstrated an early passion for science and technology. Despite dropping out of school due to financial hardship, his self-taught engineering project gained international attention after being featured in a TED Talk and later in his memoir \u003cem data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1509\"\u003eThe Boy Who Harnessed the Wind\u003c\/em\u003e, co-written with journalist Bryan Mealer. William has since become a global advocate for education, sustainable development, and innovation in Africa. His life story has inspired millions worldwide and was adapted into an acclaimed Netflix film in 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-header a-expander-partial-collapse-header\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44273684218113,"sku":"2SFULX7GH-Used","price":250.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/978-0147510426.jpg?v=1665558386","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-boy-who-harnessed-the-wind-2","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}