The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Readers Edition Audiobook

" I cried at times, this was so moving. A boy in Malawi, who cannot afford school and whose family is starving to death from famine, teaches himself Physics to the point of allowing himself to build an electricity generating windmill. Over time this brings him attention which brings funding to lift him and his family from poverty and puts him on the road to be among the new generation of African entrepreneurs. Amazing. "

" The Boy who Harnessed the Wind, an exciting book that takes you on the adventure of a poor villager, William Kamkwamba who later finds that he can make electricity from the air. With simple household items, he had created something no other 13 year old boy could make, a Windmill. Something that he wanted to make to give his family working lights and much more. Later in the book he is visited by famous newsreporters and later travels to the big TED conference where he explains how he did it and what happened. This was a truly amazing book and possibly my favorite right now, because it shows that if you put your mind to something no matter how big or how small, you can make it with simple items, and not only could you succeed or fail, it shows that you tried hard enough. "

" Perfect to read while in Malawi! makes much more sense while I've been here..with the language, the culture, the habits and you can see how its so hard to achieve something like that in such a tough barren and poor environment! Heads up to the author was kept William's language and thoughts which some across as smart, innocent and compelling. A good and easy read! "

" Great success story about a young boy who turned scientist in a rural community in eastern Africa. Very well written and inspirational. "

" Inspirational!! 14-year-old Kamkwamba's description of life in Malawi, a famine-stricken, land-locked nation in southern Africa. A clear, simple narrative that strips life down to its barest essentials. "

" What I appreciated more than anything were the views of everyday life in a Malawian village. His descriptions of a famine helped me to understand such a tragedy in a much deeper way. When his mother became very ill with malaria, and he and his dad transported her on a bicycle and in a bakkie, the description brought tears to my eyes. His later success in getting to school, and interacting on an international stage were a satisfying conclusion. "

" It is inspirational because so many outsiders helped and the boy persevered despite the odds. The more telling part of the story is the relentless corruption in the Malawi government. Now that is depressing! "

" An account of a teen's life in Malawi and the sufferings he goes through as his family and country undergoes famine and poverty. Yet, this does not stop him and he educates himself and builds a windmill from scrap, which generates electricity for his family, and becomes an inspiration for his fellows. "

" After a slow start it finally gets to the meat of the story about half way through. It gives a vivid picture of life in Malawi and their struggles. I like stories of other cultures and countries so I didn't mind the beginning slowness. All in all an enjoyable book. "

" This is a very amazing story. William accomplished so much with just a bunch of "trash" and a book written in English, when he didn't even speak much English. Very impressive. "

" I love the drama a famine, malaria and true life struggle, but honestly had too much physics and science in it for me. "

" What a great story! To see the true innovation and perseverance of the human spirit was just amazing. And the fact that this young mind has continued contributing to the world is so gratifying. "

" Hard to get through but glad I read it. An inspring story. "

" Fascinating story but the writing isn't so great "

" An engaging true story, told simply, with wit and modesty. "

" I found this young mans story fascinating and especially since it was current. To think of how differently people live in other parts of the world was very humbling to me. What an amazing man to have made a windmill with so little education and information available to him. Wow. "

" Wow this is a really inspiring book, it really puts your first world problems into perspective! "

" very inspiring story about a boy teaching himself how to build a windmill and make electricity "

" There are some people who just find a will, find a way, find pvc piping or rubber soles to make things happen or, in this case, a windmill happen. Amazing story! "

" A very inspiring story. Highly recommend this. "

" What an inspiring story! I read the adult and children's versions. This should be in every children's library. "

" I absolutely loved this book and found myself watching the TED interview shortly after I finished it. So inspiring. "

" A quick but powerful--and inspirational--read. "

" It was an amazing story of a very smart determined young man. Interesting what some people have to go though to enjoy some of the simple things that we take for granted. "

" Informative and enlightening book about an African too poor to go to school who built a windmill. "

" what an amazing life story, and only just beginning. "

" A story of the triumph of Ingenuity and innovation fueled by the horrors of famine.Great read. "

" Great story and great book! "

" This book is amazing! It shows the real culture of Malawi and how tradition often clashes with modern ideas. And how important self motivation is to improving oneself and therefore the world. "

" An inspiring story about many things, not the least of which is the lesson about doing the most with what you have right in front of you, despite great hardship. It was great to be able to actually see and hear the author at the 2007 TED conference which is referenced in the book. "

" Quick read. Hard to put down. Helped add some much needed perspective to my daily life. "

" very inspiring story about a boy teaching himself how to build a windmill and make electricity "

" The story of William Kamkwamba is inspirational, a boy in rural Malawi who teaches himself physics principles from dusty textbooks to build a power generating windmill in his village where people go to sleep when the sun sets. "

" Wow. I didn't love the technical stuff, but this guy is amazing. "

" I really did not care for this book as much I thought I would. I thought it made a nice story but I didn't find any interest in it at my age. "

" A wonderful story of hope and determination against all odds. William Kammwamba is an inspiration and the epitome of ingenuity. "

" I enjoyed how current this story is. I recommend reading it now! A great and inspiring and heartbreaking story. He is amazing. "

" Loved, loved, loved this book.:) "

" I really enjoyed this book. I thought it would be just about his inventions; in reality it's his whole biography so you have to get through his whole early life before you get to the amazing stuff. But a good read regardless. "