tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post2898222111609477031..comments2024-03-05T16:18:46.768-06:00Comments on Bookfoolery : The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba and Bryan MealerBookfoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-64715216507738587692010-09-03T14:36:16.108-05:002010-09-03T14:36:16.108-05:00Alyce,
I think it's really an amazing story. ...Alyce,<br /><br />I think it's really an amazing story. You can't help but admire his determination and the way he's used his skills to help others.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-78712631884722224452010-09-03T11:25:41.153-05:002010-09-03T11:25:41.153-05:00I have heard nothing but good things about this bo...I have heard nothing but good things about this book, and have even recommended it to someone even though I haven't read it yet myself. :) Nice review!Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919057159829023714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1034983639554192692010-09-02T20:19:18.519-05:002010-09-02T20:19:18.519-05:00Heather,
I still haven't read the extra mater...Heather,<br /><br />I still haven't read the extra material, so maybe it's in there somewhere. Hopefully, I'll get to that, soon. It seems like I'm actually busier since I became an empty nester. I haven't quite puzzled that out, yet. LOL<br /><br />Thank you! I enjoyed touring this one. It's awesome.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-39905484239448633332010-09-02T19:13:32.865-05:002010-09-02T19:13:32.865-05:00I'm glad you enjoyed this one - I did as well....I'm glad you enjoyed this one - I did as well. It was amazing to me what he was able to accomplish.<br /><br />Oh and for some reason I'm thinking he was around 14 when he finished the windmill, but I'm not sure why I think that ...<br /><br />Thanks for being a part of the tour!Heather J. @ TLC Bookshttp://tlcbooktours.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-79268062037381489312010-09-02T18:21:13.247-05:002010-09-02T18:21:13.247-05:00Joy,
What did you spell wrong? I don't see...Joy, <br /><br />What did you spell wrong? I don't see a thing. Am I that tired? LOLBookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-38356653246582296352010-09-02T17:56:03.923-05:002010-09-02T17:56:03.923-05:00Andi,
I think it's a really inspiring story. ...Andi,<br /><br />I think it's a really inspiring story. I was impressed with young William's determination and his kind heart. We could all learn a lesson from him. Too bad I'm too dim to follow the technical bits, though. He's got an engineer's brain, for sure.<br /><br />Krista,<br /><br />It is, indeed. Definitely go for it. :)<br /><br />Kathy,<br /><br />Same here. Not understanding the technical bits didn't affect my enjoyment of the story at all. And, actually, I'm pretty sure I learned a few things. <br /><br />Amy,<br /><br />Some of it was definitely over my head, but that didn't matter. You can just skim through those bits, if necessary. The story is still an excellent one and I definitely recommend it. It's very inspiring.<br /><br />Joy,<br /><br />I'm having a little more trouble getting myself to read nonfiction, this year, so I can see why you put it off if you're not a big fan of NF. But, it's excellent. Don't put it off too long! :)<br /><br />CJ,<br /><br />Wow. And, any of us could probably have just sent him $80, no problem. It makes you think, doesn't it?<br /><br />Okay, so if he's 23 now, then he was 20 when he went to the conference and back to high school, if I remember right. The book says he's in college in the U.S., now. I guess he was a youngish teenager when he built his windmill, then. Very cool. It's definitely an amazing story that will make you think about how much we have and how little it takes for one person to make a huge impact.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-65427560935057150642010-09-02T17:37:05.140-05:002010-09-02T17:37:05.140-05:00Oh my goodness! Please forgive me, Bookfool. I s...Oh my goodness! Please forgive me, Bookfool. I spelled its wrong!!! It just must be a typing habit.Thoughts of Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05572910467988997432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-45134050786649832852010-09-02T16:34:30.297-05:002010-09-02T16:34:30.297-05:00According to Wikipedia, which I think I trust for ...According to Wikipedia, which I think I trust for something like this - he was born in 1987, which makes him 23 now. It also say his tuition was the equivelent of $80 US. <br /><br />Sounds like an amazing story, Nancy, and it sure makes me appreciate what we have.<br /><br />cjhCJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07798965643027904154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-46012340702260637462010-09-02T15:39:35.454-05:002010-09-02T15:39:35.454-05:00This is sitting on my TBR Shelf (the ARC!), and I ...This is sitting on my TBR Shelf (the ARC!), and I still haven't read it. With all it's terrific reviews, you'd think I would have picked it up by now. I'm happy to see that you are among the same glowing crowd of happy readers.Thoughts of Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05572910467988997432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-49591607075652042342010-09-02T13:38:44.688-05:002010-09-02T13:38:44.688-05:00Great review! I'm really intrigued by this boo...Great review! I'm really intrigued by this book and have been since I first heard of it. Some of it would definitely be over my head, but I still think I'll read it at some point.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18102250492155489672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-76352474561492267092010-09-02T10:34:56.575-05:002010-09-02T10:34:56.575-05:00I thought this book was fantastic too! There were...I thought this book was fantastic too! There were parts that were a little technical for me, but that didn't keep me from enjoying it.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-3057866378811682112010-09-02T10:05:35.970-05:002010-09-02T10:05:35.970-05:00I added it to my wish list on Amazon. This sounds ...I added it to my wish list on Amazon. This sounds like a fantastic read!<br />KristaLover of Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07983601043223228372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-14047228767664521132010-09-02T08:18:38.191-05:002010-09-02T08:18:38.191-05:00Keep reading such good things about this one, I fe...Keep reading such good things about this one, I feel sure I'll cave and get my hands on a copy.Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.com