The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind

In life, humans are regularly faced with challenges that require an abundance of creativity and hard work to overcome. In The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope a young boy is faced with problems that many people rarely consider. William Kamkwamba was born in a small village in the country of Malawi, a land often withered by drought and horrible famine. William believed with hard work and determination, he could create the change that his country needed in order to thrive. He dreamed of building a windmill that could bring his village electricity and running water, luxuries many Malawians couldn't afford. William's "electric wind" was a powerful creation that gave his community hope for a brighter, greener future.

I’m grateful to be born in the United States, a society with a strong governmental system that values each individual person's well being. Nevertheless, my life is filled with many obstacles that can only be overcome with some creativity and hard work. One of the most challenging problems I’ve endured is one that is common among many young adults, namely teenage girls.

Although it may be considered a “first world problem”, often overlooked by adults, a low self-esteem can be a serious issue that many people are faced with. Countless teens and young adults across the globe struggle to grasp the concept of self love and body positivity. These problems are in no way comparable to the hardships that Kamkwamba was faced with in his younger years, but the lack of confidence in society can easily lead many to extreme cases of depression and even suicide… Suicide is the second leading cause of death in people