booknerd_therapist's review against another edition
5.0
First of all, if you don't know who Malala is, you need to come out from under your rock. Secondly, if you don't know who Malala is, you need to read this. Well, everyone should read this.
I deeply appreciate this book for two main reasons. First of all, I think Islam is highly misunderstood in the Western part of the world. I think most people only know about extremists and terrorists and associate all Muslims with that kind of evil. I think it would benefit countless people to read about Islam from a Muslim's point of view instead of an atheist or Christian point of view.
Additionally, this book deeply moves me as a teacher. Let's just tell it like it is: Americans take education for granted. Students don't study and parents make excuses. Politicians and the media blame teachers for lackluster academic progress instead of looking at the way our culture devalues education. "I Am Malala" is definitely a must-read for anyone in the education profession. If you need a little boost to remember why you do what you do, you'll find that and more here. Furthermore, I encourage every parent and student to read this book. Education is not just a right, it's a necessity. Never, ever take that for granted!
I deeply appreciate this book for two main reasons. First of all, I think Islam is highly misunderstood in the Western part of the world. I think most people only know about extremists and terrorists and associate all Muslims with that kind of evil. I think it would benefit countless people to read about Islam from a Muslim's point of view instead of an atheist or Christian point of view.
Additionally, this book deeply moves me as a teacher. Let's just tell it like it is: Americans take education for granted. Students don't study and parents make excuses. Politicians and the media blame teachers for lackluster academic progress instead of looking at the way our culture devalues education. "I Am Malala" is definitely a must-read for anyone in the education profession. If you need a little boost to remember why you do what you do, you'll find that and more here. Furthermore, I encourage every parent and student to read this book. Education is not just a right, it's a necessity. Never, ever take that for granted!
payal_reads_alot's review against another edition
3.0
It was clearly written by a teenage girl whose first language isn't English. She used a lot of Pashtu and Urdu words, of which a lot I understood, but I can see how they broke up the flow of the book. She made a lot of comments that seemed to add nothing to the story and would've been better if they had been removed. I believe there was a second 'author' who helped her. I wish that author had restructured some sentences as I believe the author was a native English speaker.
Despite all that, it was a compelling story. It was nice to learn a lot more about Pakistan from the view of a native youth. It was inspiring to hear how she coped without her parents in a foreign land, bedridden, and rather confused. And it was even more enlightening about the government and their involvement with her.
I hope she gets to go back some day, and I hope it is much more peaceful when it that time comes.
Despite all that, it was a compelling story. It was nice to learn a lot more about Pakistan from the view of a native youth. It was inspiring to hear how she coped without her parents in a foreign land, bedridden, and rather confused. And it was even more enlightening about the government and their involvement with her.
I hope she gets to go back some day, and I hope it is much more peaceful when it that time comes.
aleksanski's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.75
mary_yankulova's review against another edition
3.0
Книгата започна много добре, но цялостно очакванията ми бяха по-високи. Твърде много факти, имена на хора вместо лични впечатления. Радвам се, че я прочетох.
morepagesplease's review against another edition
4.0
Really enjoyed this book. Malala is an inspiration. She also is very much an ordinary girl. As I read this book I was reminded if how often we feel as if those from different cultural or religious backgrounds are completely foreign. We have more similarities than differences. This was also a great reminder of how blessed we are in first world countries, and how petty many if our concerns are compared to those suffering globally in a life of poverty I doubt most if us living in the United States can even comprehend.
jjbookaday's review against another edition
5.0
I got this book, at a little free library!
From day one, back in 2012 I was a huge supporter of Malala because she’s aiming to change/take on something so huge that’s been around for decades. The inequality women face in the Middle East with education as well as freedom. When I heard of her story, I was a middle schooler no older than she, what followed was coverage of her story for days. I eagerly watched it all and just recently I learned she was in talks with Greta Thunberg (climate activist) for more change and this excited me. Luckily I found her book nearby and eagerly dove into it. What I got was a very deep and personal view on the uphill battle she has faced day one up until now with recovery, fights for free speech and other things. If you are a fan of social change and are looking for something empowering this is that book. I walked away from this book (as a minority) feeling strong and like my rights matter more than I’ve ever cared to acknowledge. The audio book includes her speech at the UN, and it is powerful. You can hear in her voice the raw strength she has, but also how humble she is from facing a life altering event. She always remembers to thank Allah, and greets her elders / respected figures with respect. She truly is someone who’s actions I’ve fallen in love with. This was a quick read, but it was impactful.
From day one, back in 2012 I was a huge supporter of Malala because she’s aiming to change/take on something so huge that’s been around for decades. The inequality women face in the Middle East with education as well as freedom. When I heard of her story, I was a middle schooler no older than she, what followed was coverage of her story for days. I eagerly watched it all and just recently I learned she was in talks with Greta Thunberg (climate activist) for more change and this excited me. Luckily I found her book nearby and eagerly dove into it. What I got was a very deep and personal view on the uphill battle she has faced day one up until now with recovery, fights for free speech and other things. If you are a fan of social change and are looking for something empowering this is that book. I walked away from this book (as a minority) feeling strong and like my rights matter more than I’ve ever cared to acknowledge. The audio book includes her speech at the UN, and it is powerful. You can hear in her voice the raw strength she has, but also how humble she is from facing a life altering event. She always remembers to thank Allah, and greets her elders / respected figures with respect. She truly is someone who’s actions I’ve fallen in love with. This was a quick read, but it was impactful.
barbb_in_ab's review against another edition
3.0
The book weaves personal reflection with a snapshot of life in Pakistan. Her story is one of empowerment. If I could would rate 3.5
katielanza's review against another edition
3.0
I found this book a little cheesy, as I do most autobiographies. What I liked most about this book, however, was the engaging history of how the Taliban gained hold in the Swat region of Pakistan and what they did once they got there from an insider's perspective, rather than that of a Western journalist, and about Malala's personal reaction to living in terrorism. I also enjoyed learning about her and her father's activism before the shooting. Overall, this was a quick read, and the historical context made the read well worth it.