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I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai
a_chickletz's review against another edition
5.0
I feel that this book was very honest and very well written. I think Malala is a very honest girl and comes across so well spoken in her interviews.
This book was a great overview of her life and what she believes in.
I encourage everyone to read it.
This book was a great overview of her life and what she believes in.
I encourage everyone to read it.
lavendermarch's review against another edition
5.0
This book was very, very good. It was written with a strong sense of voice, and educated me on several issues I wasn't well informed on. It was also quite inspiring, and I am in awe of Malala. I sincerely thank her for writing this book, because it has sharpened part of my mind, and the way I see a part of the world.
The book started out a bit slow, as there was lots of history of Malala's area and culture, but it was still pretty interesting, and her love for her home definitely shines through. Then the book picks up, and you're pulled right into the dangerous, harrowing events that surrounded Malala for a lot of her life, mainly the influences and actions of the Taliban, and also of the government and overall political atmosphere and situation in Pakistan. As I said, it was very interesting, and I could definitely feel some of the emotions she must have been going through.
Looking at Malala's story as a means of education about the Taliban and recent Pakistani politics, I think that it completely gave it a face and a name, rather than a conflict occurring somewhere in the world to someone else. It humanized it, and also made it easier to understand and consume.
I definitely want to reread this book at some point in the future, and reflect on everything in it more. This review hasn't given it justice, but I would highly, highly recommend it, not only to understand what's occurring in Pakistan, along with of course Malala's story and the incredible importance of girl's education, but also just to read a very well written book.
The book started out a bit slow, as there was lots of history of Malala's area and culture, but it was still pretty interesting, and her love for her home definitely shines through. Then the book picks up, and you're pulled right into the dangerous, harrowing events that surrounded Malala for a lot of her life, mainly the influences and actions of the Taliban, and also of the government and overall political atmosphere and situation in Pakistan. As I said, it was very interesting, and I could definitely feel some of the emotions she must have been going through.
Looking at Malala's story as a means of education about the Taliban and recent Pakistani politics, I think that it completely gave it a face and a name, rather than a conflict occurring somewhere in the world to someone else. It humanized it, and also made it easier to understand and consume.
I definitely want to reread this book at some point in the future, and reflect on everything in it more. This review hasn't given it justice, but I would highly, highly recommend it, not only to understand what's occurring in Pakistan, along with of course Malala's story and the incredible importance of girl's education, but also just to read a very well written book.
carnimdream's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
darth_vader's review against another edition
5.0
What a courageous girl. I learned so much about the Taliban and terrorism and heroism. A must read for those who are open minded about education and personal rights.
taramarion's review against another edition
1.0
My one-star review is not a reflection of my feelings about Malala but for the book itself. This didn't read like a memoir. There was way too much history. I was bored.
michaelpdonley's review against another edition
4.0
Malala is brilliant and brave, a teenaged revolutionary with a simple platform: girls have the right to be educated, to make choices for themselves, to speak out against injustice. The world she describes, modern day Pakistan, is a beautiful and terrible place, and the Taliban use their religious views as a license to do the most terrible things imaginable. Yet Malala refused to remain silent and paid the price. An amazing story.
maggiedoodlez's review against another edition
5.0
Fantastic memoir but I’m late to the party and now I want an update. Education rights for all. ✨