--- product_id: 1273936 title: "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: An Inspiring Story of Innovation, Perseverance, and Bringing Electricity to a Village (P.S.)" price: "$24.38" currency: USD in_stock: true url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/1273936-the-boy-who-harnessed-the-wind-an-inspiring-story-innovation store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 4.6/5 Stars from 4,447 Reviews Now a Netflix Film Top #1 Wind Energy Bestseller The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: An Inspiring Story of Innovation, Perseverance, and Bringing Electricity to a Village (P.S.) **Price:** $24.38 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Power Your Mind with the True Story of Innovation and Resilience ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: An Inspiring Story of Innovation, Perseverance, and Bringing Electricity to a Village (P.S.) - **How much does it cost?** $24.38 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/1273936-the-boy-who-harnessed-the-wind-an-inspiring-story-innovation) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Proven Impact:** Join thousands inspired by a #1 bestseller in Wind Energy and Engineering Inventions. - • **Critically Acclaimed:** Dive into the memoir behind the Netflix film directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor. - • **Cultural Breakthrough:** Experience a story that blends African tradition with groundbreaking innovation. - • **From Scrap to Science:** Discover the genius of building a windmill from bicycle parts and tractor scraps. - • **Unmatched Inspiration:** Witness how one boy’s vision electrified an entire village against all odds. ## Overview The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is a bestselling memoir that chronicles William Kamkwamba’s extraordinary journey to bring electricity and running water to his Malawian village by ingeniously building a windmill from scrap materials. Celebrated as a #1 Wind Energy book and adapted into a Netflix film starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, this inspiring story highlights the transformative power of creativity, perseverance, and community impact. ## Description Now a Netflix Film, Starring and Directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor of 12 Years a Slave 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. This inspiring memoir, 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. This extraordinary memoir of African innovation shows that one person can change a community: An Unforgettable True Story: Follow a young boy in Malawi who, armed with forgotten science textbooks, stood up to a devastating famine and brought hope to his village. Ingenuity and Determination: Discover how William Kamkwamba built a working windmill from scrap metal, tractor parts, and bicycle halves to bring electricity and running water to his community. Overcoming Crippling Adversity: A powerful narrative of resilience and inventiveness in the face of drought, hunger, and being called misala —crazy—by his neighbors. 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