Bryan Mealer's The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind

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Dive into the inspiring narrative of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind. An incredible true story written by Bryan Mealer and its main character and first-person narrator, William Kamkwamba. The captivating and true classic of the boy, tells the story of a resourceful teenager who used nothing but scraps to build a windmill that forever changed the lives of his village, starting from his backyard. Despite facing daunting trials and adversity, William eventually overcame his famine, poverty, and emotional challenges with incredible perseverance, courage, and determination. His journey serves as a demonstration to the spirit’s ability to conquer challenges and only come out stronger. First and foremost, William had many challenges during his childhood, but none more than the Malawi famine of 2001 and 2006. …show more content…

“One woman stepped over two dead men on the side of the road, still pitifully clutching their hoes.”(Kamkwamba and Mealer, 2016). In the village, the hunger was so terrible, there were people in agonizing pain, their lives slipping away in the drawn-out suffering and anguish. The Kamkwamba family faced dire circumstances, struggling with starvation and hardships. “At home, Geoffrey’s anemia grew worse. His legs became grotesquely swollen with Kwashiorkor.He also became dizzy and had trouble walking in a straight line.”(Kamkwamba and Mealer, 2016). Family members including Geoffrey, one of William's closest cousins and friend, got hit particularly hard with his body swelling up and bloating, a painful display of intense anemia, and the results of chronic malnutrition. William’s family had decided on one meal a day considering their tragic situation. “I told him about skipping breakfast. My cousin simply shrugged. “You’re just starting that today?” he said. “I haven’t had breakfast in two weeks”. I’m getting used to it.’ ”(Kamkwamba and Mealer,

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