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jwolfpack's review against another edition
2.0
I so badly wanted to enjoy this book. After hearing bits and pieces of Malala's story in the news over the years, I wanted to get the whole shebang from the girl herself. What I ended up getting was a book of disjointed stories, awkward paces, and subtle boasting.
I would recommend this book purely for page 189 and onwards. That is where the true "action" happens.
I would recommend this book purely for page 189 and onwards. That is where the true "action" happens.
mariasierra's review against another edition
5.0
this book was so amazing, it was so motivational, emotional, and empowering. definitely recommend everyone regardless of gender to read this.
dumaurier's review against another edition
4.0
one of the most fascinating young women. super thankful for the context this book provides about pakistani history and malala’s family. can’t wait for her future memoir which will hopefully actually be written by her.
crystalstarrlight's review against another edition
4.0
Bullet Review:
I'm not going to write up a review, because how can you REALLY judge another person's life? I will just say this: Malala's story is incredible, no small bit to her extraordinary parents (and of course herself, but I don't think had she had different parents, she would have ended up quite like this). Compared to many other celebrity kids (I'm looking at you Justin Bieber, Gabrielle Douglas, and Miley Cyrus - which, BTW, the latter would be far more interesting NOW than when she got a book deal, hot off Hannah Montana), this one is well written, interesting, in-depth and comprehensive. For someone who knew next to nothing about Pakistan before reading this, I learned loads and never felt lost.
Definitely a great read and what an admirable young woman! I think she will be a powerful leader and is a great example of how Millennials aren't the greedy slobs living in basements parasiting off their parents' incomes that journalists like to paint them.
I'm not going to write up a review, because how can you REALLY judge another person's life? I will just say this: Malala's story is incredible, no small bit to her extraordinary parents (and of course herself, but I don't think had she had different parents, she would have ended up quite like this). Compared to many other celebrity kids (I'm looking at you Justin Bieber, Gabrielle Douglas, and Miley Cyrus - which, BTW, the latter would be far more interesting NOW than when she got a book deal, hot off Hannah Montana), this one is well written, interesting, in-depth and comprehensive. For someone who knew next to nothing about Pakistan before reading this, I learned loads and never felt lost.
Definitely a great read and what an admirable young woman! I think she will be a powerful leader and is a great example of how Millennials aren't the greedy slobs living in basements parasiting off their parents' incomes that journalists like to paint them.
kjlewis494's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Death, Medical content, Xenophobia, War, Gun violence, Racism, and Religious bigotry
ellathelibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
Very informative read, with a historical/cultural focus. A very brave young woman.
melissa_bookworm's review against another edition
4.0
This book was an amazing view of how education around the world is so different. I was fortunate enough to have been born in New Zealand and raised in Australia, countries which welcome and support education for both boys and girls. Malala brought us the story of her home of Swat, Pakistan where it is not so common for females to be educated. I found it quite enlightening to learn about the history of Pakistan, a country which is quite young as it was establish as independent in the 1940's, and finding out about its seemingly constant conflict.
Malala's father, I think, has given her such a fantastic role model during her upbringing as he was spokesperson for education & establishing a few schools of his own. Their combined passion is humbling. They fight for the basic rights which most people take for granted and this needs to be applauded.
It seems so strange that this sort of thing is happening in such a modern age. A young girl was shot at point blank range, but before that hundreds of school were bombed and normal citizens are intimidated by men with guns daily. The Taliban interpreted Islam & the Quran in a way which oppresses women, not allowing them to simply go to the market or get an education. Malala and her family are active muslim people, and they let us know that islam is a religion of peace but unfortunately some people like the taliban decide to twist the writings of the Quran to their own advantage.
This book was a fantastic perspective on education in the East. I hope that Malala gets all that she hopes for and one day she can return to Swat and can implement all the changes to the institution of education to create a more inclusive society.
Malala's father, I think, has given her such a fantastic role model during her upbringing as he was spokesperson for education & establishing a few schools of his own. Their combined passion is humbling. They fight for the basic rights which most people take for granted and this needs to be applauded.
It seems so strange that this sort of thing is happening in such a modern age. A young girl was shot at point blank range, but before that hundreds of school were bombed and normal citizens are intimidated by men with guns daily. The Taliban interpreted Islam & the Quran in a way which oppresses women, not allowing them to simply go to the market or get an education. Malala and her family are active muslim people, and they let us know that islam is a religion of peace but unfortunately some people like the taliban decide to twist the writings of the Quran to their own advantage.
This book was a fantastic perspective on education in the East. I hope that Malala gets all that she hopes for and one day she can return to Swat and can implement all the changes to the institution of education to create a more inclusive society.
dontstopreadin's review against another edition
5.0
Malala is a huge inspiration, and I am beyond glad to have finally read this book. While I knew a majority of her story and what happened thanks to interviews and news stories, I was still fascinated by hearing this story from her perspective. I highly recommend this as a feminist, pro-education, and pro-girl read!