Reviews

I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World: Young Readers Edition by Malala Yousafzai

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.

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.

libzesawyer's review against another edition

4.0

What an inspiring tale of an incredible young woman who is making an incredible impact on the world. Every young person should read this book!!!!

libraryldy02's review against another edition

5.0

This book was amazing. We all know of Malala Yousafzai and her courage to stand up to the Taliban...but to read her words and learn how truly brave (and brilliant, and humble, and determined) she is. I wish to meet her one day to know there are people out there like her who appreciate and fight for education, I love what she said to President Obama and her honesty at all times. What amazing parents she has to teach her equality during times when everyone is fighting against it. A must read for every human on this planet.

joseo's review against another edition

5.0

“Eu sou Malala”, de Malala Yousafzai. A história de uma garota que luta pelo direito à educação, leva um tiro do Talibã e sobrevive. A cada vírgula existe uma grande lacuna. Malala é um simbolo, uma inspiração para o planeta e um exemplo de perseverança. A obra em questão é uma passagem literária com pouso em um país totalmente diferente do que estamos acostumados. Vale a pena! Além dos aspectos biográficos, a obra traz informações de maneira certeira, como a influência do Talibã e sua dominação em parte do Paquistão, o extremismo islâmico, o recrutamento de jovens nas madrasas, a influência da política internacional, etc. Por fim, recomendo essa belíssima história de uma menina do Vale do Swat, que hoje representa a luta pela educação e os direitos das mulheres. Salaam Aleikum, Malala!

jennifer_goeckner's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

5.0

blueplastichairbrush's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0

addiewood's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative reflective sad fast-paced

4.0

izzyreader's review against another edition

4.0

Didn’t realize that there were two different editions of this book. I enjoyed it but would have preferred the more adult version, had I known.