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gemmamasonuk's review against another edition
5.0
I found this man so inspiring I wish this was the sort of book child were given to study and all men make the effort to read. Ziauddin is an incredible man and I found his outlook on women’s rights from a young age given the culture and background he was raised in uplifting. It’s quite an easy read covering all periods of his life but really provide context for his thoughts, feelings and actions. I have bought other copies as gifts.
katewalton's review against another edition
4.0
A quick read but an interesting one. Useful for understanding how men come to want to eliminate patriarchal culture.
nirvanagrrl's review against another edition
5.0
I loved hearing her his perspective in regard to overthrowing patriarchy and how it starts at home. He takes so little credit for the woman Malala has become.
katyberry's review against another edition
4.0
I had just finished reading “A Thousand Splendid Suns” by Hosseini when I spotted this book at the library. It seemed like a necessary read to help me discover a bit of hope after the deep oppression I felt reading Hosseini’s novel. Not only was it a wonderful counterpoint to that well-written novel, but I was also inspired as a parent. Although my children (White middle class boys) are the opposite of oppressed in our culture, I still found inspiration to let my children be who they are and fight my temptation to want them to fit into society’s mold for them.
michreads2's review against another edition
5.0
This was a great glimpse into what patriarchy is like in Pakistan and what they were up against Malala’s father is truly a saint with a heart filled with love. A short, but very interesting and uplifting read.
yasminnotjasmin's review against another edition
5.0
I've been following Malala's work since she was shot, having read her autobiography and watched her documentary, I didn't think I'd learn much more from this book but I'm so glad I read it.
Let Her Fly is under 200 pages yet filled with engaging stories from Malala's father. It was so interesting reading about his upbringing and Malala's extended family, how they ended up in Swat Valley, and his relationships with his sons.
I'm glad Ziauddin Yousafzai spoke about the class issue in Pakistan as there are many upper/middle class Pakistani women who are educated and respected, yet lower class Pakistani women have a completely different life.
I cried at the end when he described returning home and touching the soil, I wasn't expecting to be so moved by this book which was naive of me considering I cried reading Malala's autobiography and watching her documentary.
Let Her Fly is under 200 pages yet filled with engaging stories from Malala's father. It was so interesting reading about his upbringing and Malala's extended family, how they ended up in Swat Valley, and his relationships with his sons.
I'm glad Ziauddin Yousafzai spoke about the class issue in Pakistan as there are many upper/middle class Pakistani women who are educated and respected, yet lower class Pakistani women have a completely different life.
I cried at the end when he described returning home and touching the soil, I wasn't expecting to be so moved by this book which was naive of me considering I cried reading Malala's autobiography and watching her documentary.
jazzmo_11's review against another edition
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5.0
I have yet to read Malala’s book (I have it don’t worry) I thought I’d start with her dads. What a beautiful call to action, particularly for men but anyone can gain real wisdom and actionable opportunities. His love runs so deep for himself and his family and it is translated into his transformation as a man wanting to truly break down patriarchal society. Loved this!
readmemarie's review against another edition
5.0
Having followed Malala for a while now (and having had the privilege hear her speak and meet her at an event a couple of years ago), I was really interested to see what her father had to say and what his story entailed. It was insightful and refreshing to view things from his perspective, not only in terms of Malala and her growing up, but also his background and his views and relationships, especially with his family. I loved learning about all the things that Ziauddin has achieved which are sometimes overlooked - he's a great role model for Malala to have grown up with and I wish him all the best!