I Am Malala: The Story of the Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban by Malala YousafzaiMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
"Ok, shoot me. But first, listen to me: what you are doing is wrong."
Not just the inspiring story of a brave girl standing up for what she believed in (education for all), but a cultural, political, and religious history of Pakistan and the Pashtun people. This book documents the horror of the Taliban's increased influence, control, and restrictions from the perspective of a girl who lived through it. Malala recalls countless times she and her family spoke up for what was right, even in the face of extreme personal danger. To this day, Malala campaigns for the right to education, even though many in Pakistan disparage her and believe she's only in it for the glory. Hopefully one day they will understand how wrong they are about her.
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