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I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai
bassmh's review
4.0
Malala's story is the culmination of being a fruit of an idea. Her father was passionate about education and she was his "wing-woman" and prodigy, which you can notice in this pre-nobel interview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXiBDmEMp-g
That installed her own passion of education, but whats remarkable about her, and what made me enjoy reading the book, is her outtake on her reality. She knew it was dangerous, she knew it was sort of hopeless, but she kept demanding whats hers.
Whats more remarkable, is when you go through the parts of the book after being shot.
And you can feel her love and yearn for Pakistan, it's palpable through out the book. to the point that I did think it's a cliche!
TIP :
JUST MAKE SURE YOU PICK UP THE ADULTS VERSION, AND NOT THE CHILDREN ONE. because I've picked the children's one, and when I discovered the reality of things, thought that it won't hurt going through it, since they both carry the same message. Well, it hurts, and it hurts bad. not taking anything from the children's version, but anyone who's above 13 can go directly to the adults' one, as the children's one was re-arranged just to convey the idea ( in my opinion ) regardless of the surrounding facts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXiBDmEMp-g
That installed her own passion of education, but whats remarkable about her, and what made me enjoy reading the book, is her outtake on her reality. She knew it was dangerous, she knew it was sort of hopeless, but she kept demanding whats hers.
Whats more remarkable, is when you go through the parts of the book after being shot.
And you can feel her love and yearn for Pakistan, it's palpable through out the book. to the point that I did think it's a cliche!
TIP :
JUST MAKE SURE YOU PICK UP THE ADULTS VERSION, AND NOT THE CHILDREN ONE. because I've picked the children's one, and when I discovered the reality of things, thought that it won't hurt going through it, since they both carry the same message. Well, it hurts, and it hurts bad. not taking anything from the children's version, but anyone who's above 13 can go directly to the adults' one, as the children's one was re-arranged just to convey the idea ( in my opinion ) regardless of the surrounding facts.
ponckumari's review against another edition
3.0
I read this one on the recommendation of my 9 year old.
It is a well written book and truly brings out Malala's voice ( even though she had help writing it).
And I can see it is inspiring my daughter to voice her concerns on various wrongs happening in the world.
She plans to write to Malala and ask her how she can help as well.
When a book can get a kid to feel as much to want to be the change, i say it is a winner.
It is a well written book and truly brings out Malala's voice ( even though she had help writing it).
And I can see it is inspiring my daughter to voice her concerns on various wrongs happening in the world.
She plans to write to Malala and ask her how she can help as well.
When a book can get a kid to feel as much to want to be the change, i say it is a winner.
hayleyccc4's review against another edition
5.0
Perfect. Just Perfect. After reading this book, a girl I had formerly known nothing about became my all-time idol. I loved it!
julie_ann_harper_1633's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely loved this book. I learner so much about the Taliban and Pakistan. Malala opens your eyes to the terror that has been going on in Pakistan for years. You learn about the girls hunger for learning and the secret ways they meet to learn anything they can.
bmpicc's review against another edition
5.0
I LOVED this book. I read the young reader version, so I am sure there are some stories that were glossed over. That being said, I still adored this book and can not believe how strong this young lady is! I have seen interviews with her before and I knew she had a very supportive father. What I did not realize was HOW supportive and uplifting he was/is. This is a man who despite social norms, wanted his daughter and all the other girls to have a chance at an education. He went above and beyond to give everyone a chance and to raise them up. I read this book to learn more about Malala and ended up falling in love with her family. Her mother grew so much throughout this story too. A constant support for her family and then as an adult getting an education herself. So beautiful... I highly recommend this book (or the adult version!).
brandinos_life's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
3.75
aoosterwyk's review against another edition
4.0
Our second option for our middle school One Book/One Summer this year. Also a gripping read, although maybe not as "hang on to your seat" as Unbroken. Definitely a younger voice, concerned not only with her promotion of education for all, but friends, arguments with her brothers, and because of her age, a more limited world view.
Still a wonderful way to get students thinking in a more global perspective and about how important an education is- especially if you are prevented from getting one. I can see this leading to activist projects for our kids.
Still a wonderful way to get students thinking in a more global perspective and about how important an education is- especially if you are prevented from getting one. I can see this leading to activist projects for our kids.
retiredlibrarylady's review against another edition
4.0
An account of her life before the Taliban became a force in Pakistan, after they took over the city where she lived, and her shooting and subsequent recovery. Photgraphs of Malala, her family, and her friends help tell the story. She shares details about her development as a spokesperson for children and the strong influence of her father. This is the young readers edition, and it should be of interest especially to young women.
corngod31's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.75