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ninahuynh's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Wow! I love the addition of Malala's speech at the end of the audiobook. I was aware of the situation around Malala when it happened but not to this depth. I am curious to read the "adult" edition, which I heard details more of the politics behind the Taliban, education and misogyny and what was happening in Pakistan during that time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Grief, and Religious bigotry
annacirianidean's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting to contrast the young readers with the full version.
kylynn's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
rjleamon11's review against another edition
4.0
I listened to [b: I am Malala|17851885|I Am Malala The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban|Malala Yousafzai|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1375414895s/17851885.jpg|24987300] over a few weeks, finishing it en route home from my vacation. As a work of literature, there are certainly a few rough spots, and Malala's commitment to providing context and information about family connections makes the plot drag in spots, but the story it tells is remarkable. Not only is Malala a brave, focused, and determined young survivor, but the story of how extremism took over her homeland and nearly cost her her life is informative, scary, and absorbing. As a feminist, a woman, a graduate of a women's college, and a teacher, I want all my female students--the male ones, too, but less urgently--to read this book and consider how we can use our benefits in this world to extend those benefits to other women who are denied them because of their gender.
Questions: why is Malala's mother still illiterate? I was a little bothered by the way Malala was the chosen child in her father's eyes, and no one seemed to consider her mom much.
What is the best way for educated Western women who have enough money to live lives of ease to help women who live lives of unimaginable hardship? I think Nicholas Kristof might have some ideas. Much to think about here.
Questions: why is Malala's mother still illiterate? I was a little bothered by the way Malala was the chosen child in her father's eyes, and no one seemed to consider her mom much.
What is the best way for educated Western women who have enough money to live lives of ease to help women who live lives of unimaginable hardship? I think Nicholas Kristof might have some ideas. Much to think about here.
quickolive32's review against another edition
5.0
This is the young readers version but its still full of a lot of details. Malala writes about her life in her hometown in Swat valley before and after the incident that changed her life forever.
Had on idea that the Taliban called out for her by name before the attack. She was fighting for girls education in Pakistan before she was even a teenager.
Book ends with her life in Biringham.
It is pretty clear that she knew she would be changing the world.
Had on idea that the Taliban called out for her by name before the attack. She was fighting for girls education in Pakistan before she was even a teenager.
Book ends with her life in Biringham.
It is pretty clear that she knew she would be changing the world.
andeaclark's review against another edition
4.0
I think this will be a great book to read with my fifth graders. Not only is Malala an interesting person, she is very passionate about education and children’s rights. This book gives a good narrative about what life was like for her under the Taliban and how she recovered from getting shot on her way home from school. It’s a sad and frustrating story with a happy ending. Plus it outlines the issues surrounding education around the world.
jaz_loves_books's review against another edition
5.0
I visited my family this weekend and noticed this book sitting in my brother's study area! He was assigned the reading for his GT class and said he finished it in 3 hours, so I determined to borrow and finish it during my visit home.
I was several chapters in before I noticed that this is the young readers edition, and now I'm really curious as to how it is different from the original version, so I may just pick that up on my next plane ride to compare. Especially since this short read felt like a super quick flyover of events.
This book was informative and moving. The writing style is very simplistic, but I would say Malala still has a strong voice as she lays out her story and opinions. I like that she always reminds the reader how human she is, someone who likes to sleep in, gossip with her best friend, and argue with her brothers. It just goes to show that any ordinary person can find the courage to speak up for those who do not have a voice and make an extraordinary impact.
Malala's story reminds me how privileged I am to have been born in a non-wartorn country where I had access to a quality education as a woman. I didn't grow up living in fear of bombings or terrorist attacks, and it is astonishing and admirable to me that in the wake of such threats, Malala had the conviction to still speak out for what she knows to be right.
I appreciate that Malala touched a bit on the dichotomy of the privilege and heartache that came with relocating to Birmingham, England. She is lucky to have a good education and higher quality of life in the UK, but it is also sad to have been driven from your homeland, your country. I hope that these feelings about being displaced is explored more in the original edition of the book, because I think it is an important perspective to see, especially for those who do not come from immigrant or refugee families.
Memoirs like this remind me about the power of reading - it opens up our eyes to perspectives beyond the little corner of the world we occupy as individuals. Every day, I find new ways to be inspired to help others, and I aspire to be more like leaders like Malala.
Anyways, my brother said he chose this book because he heard someone gets shot in the head, so I really hope he got more out of it than just that
I was several chapters in before I noticed that this is the young readers edition, and now I'm really curious as to how it is different from the original version, so I may just pick that up on my next plane ride to compare. Especially since this short read felt like a super quick flyover of events.
This book was informative and moving. The writing style is very simplistic, but I would say Malala still has a strong voice as she lays out her story and opinions. I like that she always reminds the reader how human she is, someone who likes to sleep in, gossip with her best friend, and argue with her brothers. It just goes to show that any ordinary person can find the courage to speak up for those who do not have a voice and make an extraordinary impact.
Malala's story reminds me how privileged I am to have been born in a non-wartorn country where I had access to a quality education as a woman. I didn't grow up living in fear of bombings or terrorist attacks, and it is astonishing and admirable to me that in the wake of such threats, Malala had the conviction to still speak out for what she knows to be right.
I appreciate that Malala touched a bit on the dichotomy of the privilege and heartache that came with relocating to Birmingham, England. She is lucky to have a good education and higher quality of life in the UK, but it is also sad to have been driven from your homeland, your country. I hope that these feelings about being displaced is explored more in the original edition of the book, because I think it is an important perspective to see, especially for those who do not come from immigrant or refugee families.
Memoirs like this remind me about the power of reading - it opens up our eyes to perspectives beyond the little corner of the world we occupy as individuals. Every day, I find new ways to be inspired to help others, and I aspire to be more like leaders like Malala.
Anyways, my brother said he chose this book because he heard someone gets shot in the head, so I really hope he got more out of it than just that
annamoss's review against another edition
4.0
Well written, easy to follow telling of Malala's experience, culture, family, and motivations. Important for everyone, but especially girls across the world.
moosepathleague's review against another edition
4.0
What a story and what an amazing young woman. I can't imagine living through the horrors that she has. The description of how fundamentalism rose in her country is frightening and cuts a little close to home in our current climate.