A review by callanisreading
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring sad medium-paced

4.0

When famine strikes Malawi, William's family struggles to survive, leaving school fees out of the question. Determined to care for his family and continue his education, he harnesses the energy of the wind to light the family's home, draw water from the ground, and bring prosperity to his village. In his inspiring memoir, Kamkwamba paints an intimate portrait of rural Malawi and demonstrates the power of one individual to brighten his community.