Lit in a Nutshell

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind


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🎙️ Welcome to Lit in a Nutshell, the show where powerful books are broken down into meaningful insights in just one listen.

This episode explores The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer—a true story of resilience, innovation, and hope. When a devastating famine strikes his village in Malawi, 14-year-old William is forced to drop out of school. But driven by curiosity and determination, he teaches himself how to build a windmill using scrap materials and library books—bringing electricity and water to his home.

Listeners will uncover:

  • How determination and self-learning can overcome extreme adversity

  • The real-life impact of innovation in rural communities

  • Why this inspiring memoir continues to resonate worldwide

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Lit in a NutshellBy Chukwuemeka Azubuike