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ellie_cripps's review against another edition
5.0
Reading this book as a person who is almost the same age as Malala could not be more eye-opening, can't recommend it enough. Tells her story very effectively and openly and in a way that I really appreciated.
kiki_k's review against another edition
challenging
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inspiring
reflective
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5.0
rerosenthal85's review against another edition
4.0
Fantastic read. Part personal memoir, part political history of Pakistan and surrounding region, the book is infused throughout with proud advocacy for the basic right to education and freedom from gender discrimination. Also, enjoy the fun reminders here and there that the eloquent writer whose story you are privileged to hear is, in fact, a teenage girl. And that we need more like her in our world.
michelle_ltc's review against another edition
4.0
Very good book for insight into life as a young girl in Pakistan. Highly recommend for young readers, as a way to gain appreciation for the luxuries and freedoms we take for granted in our country. Honestly, I believe the credit for Malala's strong stance for education should be given to her father. He was extremely progressive in actively promoting and providing education for all children, and especially girls. In a culture where girls are not valued the same as boys, this man not only loved and educated his daughter but also supported all her endeavors. It took great courage to publicly speak against the traditionalists of Pakistan. He never relented, despite the dangers to himself. Now that his beloved daughter has beaten death, he still fights for education from afar while being persecuted by many of his own countrymen. I own the audio version but plan to get the print version.
mileyreads's review against another edition
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4.25
Very emotional but definitely inspiring! Makes one appreciate all the opportunities in education one has had and makes you realize that not everyone has the privileges you have or may have had.
bibliobethreads's review against another edition
challenging
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4.0