“Peace in every home, every street, every village, every country – this is my dream. Education for every boy and every girl in the world. To sit down on a chair and read my books with all my friends at school is my right. To see each and every human being with a smile of happiness is my wish.”
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Introduction
Book’s Name - I AM MALALA - The Girl who stood up Education and was Shot by the Taliban
Author’s Name - Malala Yousafzai, Christina Lamb
Genre - Autobiography
Language - English
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You are able to read this article and understand the meaning of words, you might not realize but this is the most powerful thing in the world which is also a necessity.
“I AM MALALA” is an autobiography of Malala Yousafzai, youngest laureate of Nobel Prize. It was written by Malala Yousafzai and Christina Lamb, a well known British author and journalist.
In this book Malala reiterates about her life in Pakistan, her family, hardships, value of education and fight against taliban.
It is not just a book but the story of a 16 year old girl who even after being shot in the head didn't stop. Even after being on death bed for three months rose again to speak, to fight for a world where education is not a privilege, but everybody’s right.
About the Author
Malala Yousafzai is the Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate. She was born in 1997 in Mingora, Pakistan, and grew up in the Swat Valley, where the Taliban enforced harsh restrictions on girls' education. Yousafzai began speaking out for girls' education at a young age, and in 2012 she was shot by the Taliban for her activism. She survived the attack and went on to become a global symbol of the fight for education equality. Yousafzai is the primary author of "I Am Malala," and the book tells her story in her own words.
Christina Lamb is a British journalist and foreign correspondent who has reported from conflict zones around the world and won numerous awards like the Orwell prize. She met Yousafzai in 2012 after the attack, and the two women worked together to write "I Am Malala." Lamb helped Yousafzai to structure her story and to provide context for the events in her life.
About the Book
The book takes us back to Malala's childhood in the beautiful Swat Valley, where her father, a progressive school owner, instilled in her a love for learning and a fierce sense of justice. We witness her blossoming passion for education, her frustration with the Taliban's oppressive regime, and her burgeoning activism fueled by a simple, powerful belief: every girl deserves the right to an education.
The narrative shifts seamlessly between Malala's daily life – her friendships, family dynamics, and even her love for pop music – and the escalating tension caused by the Taliban's grip on the valley. We see Malala transform from a precocious child into a fearless advocate, speaking out against injustice on local radio and blogs, earning recognition even as dangers mount.
The chilling climax of the book arrives with the Taliban's attempt to silence Malala through a brutal gunshot to the head. But Malala, defying all odds, survives. Her recovery, fraught with physical and emotional challenges, becomes a testament to her resilience and unwavering spirit.
Learnings
Even when faced with fear and oppression, the power of education, fueled by courage and resilience, can illuminate the path towards a brighter future where hope and equal rights for all prevail.
My Views
This book is best suited for teenagers and youths who want a positive change in this world. This book fills you up with courage and motivates you to keep taking your stand no matter how harsh the surroundings become. Be upright to your decisions and one day will definitely come when your efforts will be recognised and you will bear fruits for the consistency.
My rating for the book- 5/5
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