William Kamkwamba's The Boy That Harnessed The Wind

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‘The Boy That Harnessed the Wind’ is a tremendous book. It shows you the main character's thoughts and all he went through to get to where he is now. William’s story is eye catching. When I first saw this book I didn’t know what to expect and if I were to ever see this book in a library I probably wouldn’t even take the time to read the back of it. What I appreciate about this book so much is the main character William. If I had to describe William in two words, it would be determined and confident. Him having these two characteristics made the book even more exemplary. I see William Kamkwamba as determined because he kept trying no matter how difficult the project prevailed. “Using some wire, I attached the motor to the windmill. My idea was to have the Bodycare lid, turn the copper wheel as it was spinning-like two gears in motion.” (Kamkwamba pg. 156). Throughout William’s creative process he used various kinds of objects to make his creations. For example the Bodycare lid, inventors now wouldn’t think to use such simple things. William explored his options, even …show more content…
Although William lived in a place where finding things to work with is difficult he conquered the task. “ I couldn’t use normal incandescent bulbs because they only work with AC power, so I had to find alternatives.” ( Kamkwamba pg. 213). While William worked on this project he never thought that it wasn’t going to work. He did his best to achieve all of his projects. William was confident in his projects, even when people were calling him crazy because he would go and search through the scrapyard for pieces. “ Of course, the students at Kachokolo told their parents about the lunatic in the scrapyard, and soon my mother was getting an earful in the trading center.” (Kamkwamba pg. 179). William didn’t care what was being said about him because he was confident enough to know that he would prove all of the people in Wimbe
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