This is one of the most inspiring books I’ve ever read. It’s the true story of a Malawian teenager named William Kamkwamba. When forced to drop out of school by poverty, he used library books to teach himself enough about electricity and engineering to construct a windmill and bring electricity to his family’s farm. His ingenuity, thirst for knowledge, perseverance, and strength of character are truly inspiring.

“I went to sleep dreaming of Malawi, and all the things made possible when your dreams are powered by your heart.”
― William Kamkwamba, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

I try, and I made it!”
― William Kamkwamba, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

“Whatever you want to do, if you do it with all your heart, it will happen.”
― William Kamkwamba, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

“The pictures in the library book had provided the idea, hunger and darkness had given me the inspiration, and I’d set out myself on this long, amazing journey.”
― William Kamkwamba, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind