The Auburn Connects Program presented William Kamkwamba, author of "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind," in a lecture event at the Foy Auditorium as a part of the Auburn University Common Book Program.
"The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" is a New York Times non-fiction best seller and has received international praise.
The book is co-authored by Bryan Mealer.
During the lecture, Kamkwamba told a story of how he saved his village from drought and famine.
Kamkwamba said he utilized scrap yard materials to construct windmills.
"We have enough wind in Malwai and I was thinking, 'What can I do to use that wind so we can have something,'" Kamkwamba said.
Earkayla Thompson, freshman in global studies, said Kamkwamba's book inspired her.
"What I took from reading Kamkwamba's book is that you should always believe in yourself and utilize your abilities to make the world a better place," Thompson said.
Many professors from a variety of colleges and departments either required or offered extra credit for students to attend the event.
Alex Crowder, freshman in fisheries, said he enjoyed the book.
"I think it's applicable to students from all backgrounds," Crowder said.
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