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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.
esj87's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
3.5
I accidentally got the Young readers version! Oppsie-
Inspiring story, I’ve always known if the name and her general motivations but never knew the details. Enjoy this autobiography, and felt many of her messages are still veyy tu applicable 10 years later!
Inspiring story, I’ve always known if the name and her general motivations but never knew the details. Enjoy this autobiography, and felt many of her messages are still veyy tu applicable 10 years later!
gholland25's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
lealeab5's review against another edition
4.0
Amazing account of how the Taliban gained power in the Swat Valley of Pakistan and how they life there forever. The courage of Malala and her family will astound you as they speak out for basic human rights.
jperronereader's review against another edition
5.0
Such an inspiring memoir of a girl who paid a price to allow us women the right to education. She moves forward on her quest undaunted. I hope someday she will be able to return home.
halestorm84's review against another edition
5.0
It's hard to understate the importance of this book. I decided to read the Young Readers edition for two reasons: 1) I'm hoping to read it with my students and I wanted to pre-read; and 2) I saw that it sounds more like Malala's actual voice, where the 'adult' version sounds more like the other author. There are so many important things that this book deals with, but the piece I hope to share with my students is the importance of education (and how many of them take theirs for granted). The story is a (obviously) powerful one and it is told well. As advertised, it sounds like Malala sharing her story and not the voice of a ghostwriter or anything like that. I hope that my students will hear that voice and connect with it better.
This is one of those books that everyone should read. I feel like even if it's just a tiny bit, I think it would move everyone in some way.
This is one of those books that everyone should read. I feel like even if it's just a tiny bit, I think it would move everyone in some way.
mtama's review against another edition
5.0
Malala's story is an inspiration felt around the world. Her father's passion for education and courage redefines parenting. I feel changed - and educated - for having read Malala's story.
mel_st's review against another edition
4.0
This young reader's edition was a quick read for me. I loved reading the story in Malala's voice. A brave and inspirational girl/young woman.