The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
OCTOBER 26, 2009 MONDAY AT 3PM CT

 
 
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is the true account of an enterprising African teenager who constructed a windmill from scraps to create electricity for his entire community. William Kamkwamba shares his remarkable story of growing up in Malawi, Africa.

Guest
  • William Kamkwamba, inventor/student, the African Leadership Academy, co-author of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
  • Bryan Mealer, co-author of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
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