Reviews
I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai
tyrelle's review against another edition
5.0
Such an inspiring story for girls all around the world.
brontherun's review
3.0
Recommend for anyone trying to understand women's rights globally, the importance of educating girls, and the strength of the human spirit. Her view point is compelling, although the writing is slow at times.
mmphil's review
4.0
We all know Malala's story. In fact, the subtitle of her book sums it up. The best parts of the book are when we hear Malala's voice. Particularly moving are the scenes in the Birmingham hospital as she tries to make sense of her surroundings after waking up from a coma. Less effective are the discussions of Pakistani history and politics because they do not feel like the voice of a young girl (because they aren't). It is striking that throughout her experiences (poverty, earthquakes, floods, internal displacement, military occupation and, of course, rule by the Taliban) she manages to remain a child who bickers with her brothers and best friend, who preens in front of a mirror and who enjoys pop cultural icons like Twilight and Ugly Betty. Also touching is the love, support and encouragement she receives from her family, especially from her father Ziauddin.
a_little_shelf_absorbed's review
5.0
When Malala was shot leaving school, I was safely leaving school. When she was having multiple surgeries and fighting for her life, I was going about my daily routine without a care in the world. Being the same age as her really intensified this reading, and I am truly inspired by her strength and dauntless campaign for education. This story was a true page turner and beautifully written.
laurieisreading's review against another edition
5.0
Read this edition in 2016, after rereading the regular book.
cheyneflynn's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
4.5
My reluctance of nonfiction made me super stubborn when trying to begin this. But it’s a great book and story that encapsulates Malala’s life. Hopefully this is the beginning to squashing my fear of nonfiction
alliemiller's review against another edition
4.0
Really interesting book! I however didn’t realise that this was a teen edition of the book, so I think I may have got more out of the original edition. Biographies normally don’t interest me at all but Malala is truly inspiring! Really good and informative read. 4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
mjsteimle's review
3.0
Malala is an amazing person. Before reading this book I didn't really know much about her, and I was surprised and impressed to learn that she had been fearless in speaking out in favor of education for girls for years before she was shot. It's apparent that Malala loves her family and her country and wants to build a career that will allow her to help the people of Pakistan, especially the women. I think it would be super interesting for her to come back to this book in twenty years and write a forward or introduction commenting on how she views the events described in this book in hindsight.