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lovelyday2day's review against another edition
3.0
Very inspiring story. I enjoyed reading about Malaga’s relationship with her parents and how that impacted her. The section about her recovery and the aftermath of when she was shot fascinating - politics and the very real pain and difficult situation for her family. Malala’s love for her home was also touching and I left thinking about the experience when you can’t go home and making a new place home.
mrs_mf_buck's review against another edition
3.0
Getting into the book was slow, but towards the end it was a faster read.
bearenda's review against another edition
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4.0
kim_j_dare's review against another edition
4.0
Much more densely packed with history than I expected, and some readers may be put off by the profusion of names, places, and history of Pakistan 1940s through the present. But against that level of detail, one is even more amazed at what Malala has accomplished in her not-quite 17 years. Her refusal to be silent about the deplorable state of education for girls in Pakistan will inspire those who read her story, at the same time that her accounting of America's role in the conflict in which she grew up will give students plenty to ponder.
reydeam's review against another edition
4.0
While I had issues with the writing/tone considering its marketed as a memoir...the story itself is so worth reading. The story has enlightened me to a culture and lives of others that I really had no understanding of before, and now I have a larger understanding even though still lacking.
While I do have some issues with the writing and flow of the story, this is one of those books where I would recommend it to all. But do know, the beginning is rather slow as Malala takes you through the history and culture of her land - her country. I realize the pace and history-packed beginning may be off putting to some, I encourage you to stick with it as the pay off is large.
I do plan to encourage my children to read this book, all of my kids even the youngest (I am looking into the book's youth edition)....the story is that good.
I Am Malala has opened conversation, and has enabled me to have a better perspective on various issues. It truly is a worthy story to be read and know.
While I do have some issues with the writing and flow of the story, this is one of those books where I would recommend it to all. But do know, the beginning is rather slow as Malala takes you through the history and culture of her land - her country. I realize the pace and history-packed beginning may be off putting to some, I encourage you to stick with it as the pay off is large.
I do plan to encourage my children to read this book, all of my kids even the youngest (I am looking into the book's youth edition)....the story is that good.
I Am Malala has opened conversation, and has enabled me to have a better perspective on various issues. It truly is a worthy story to be read and know.
emeszee's review against another edition
5.0
Okay, so I think this was the best memoir I've ever read??
Nonfiction usually bores me tremendously, but Malala's story was an exception. Her writing style gave life to her story, and I was able to read the whole thing in a sitting. Her thoughts about the events that occurred helped me sympathize with her.
Overall, this book is worth a read.
Nonfiction usually bores me tremendously, but Malala's story was an exception. Her writing style gave life to her story, and I was able to read the whole thing in a sitting. Her thoughts about the events that occurred helped me sympathize with her.
Overall, this book is worth a read.