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I love this book and how it shows triumph over tragedy!
I Am Malala, by Malala Yousafzai and Christine Lamb Reviewed by Lois Rubin Gross It is seldom that I devote an entire blog to one book, but this is an important book that tells the story of a very important young woman. In its own way, it is a book that bears comparison to The Diary of a Young Girl, written seventy years ago by another teenager in harrowing circumstances. The two young women, living decades apart, share a similar commitment to making a positive difference in the world and a similar belief that, despite their oppressors, there is an underlying goodness in mankind. It is amazing to find this streak of optimism in both books because both young women saw the very worst that humanity produces aimed at them through an accident of religious identity or gender. Malala's book is ghost-written by British journalist, Christine Lamb, who treads a very delicate path between achieving a smooth delivery of information while maintaining Malala's true voice. The story is skillfully treated. Malala's unique story actually begins with her birth. In a country that prizes sons above daughter, Malala's father, Ziuddian Yousafzai, proclaims that he is happy to have a daughter and will see her educated just as he would a son. Ziuddian, who is a teacher by profession, opens a school in Mingora, Pakistan, and from the age of two, Malala is part of the school, sitting on teacher's laps and learning all that she is able. Ziuddian cultivates in all three of his children, but especially in Malala, a spirit of academic competitiveness that sees her perennially coming out at the top of her classes and winning public speaking contests. It is interesting that from such an early age, Malala is encouraged to express herself in ways that her illiterate, but strong, mother could not imagine. Whenever there is an opportunity, Malala learns to speak passionately about subjects as diverse as honor and poetry. While Pashtun tradition says that girls cannot speak their own words but must speak words written by their fathers or brothers, Malala finds that she must tell her own tale to deliver her speeches with sincerity and meaning. Through all the challenges of her life -- a war-torn country, displacement from her home, attacks on the school by the Taliban - Malala is prescient that someday she will come face to face with the enemies of progress. She even mentally prepares the speech she will deliver if she is ever confronted by a Taliban. She plans to tell her attacker that all she wants is for all children to be educated. Unfortunately, in October, 2012, the Taliban comes onto the school bus that she is riding and asks, "who is Malala?" then shoots her in the face. The rest of the story was widely reported in the media, but Lamb and Malala go through it, step by terrifying step. Malala, who is deeply religios, might say that Allah was protecting her on so many levels. By coincidence, a British doctor, Fiona Robinson, who specializes in pediatric intensive care was in Pakistan when the attack happened. She and Pakistani military doctors treated Malala's injuries when she was triaged. The importance of the patient struck the Dr. Robinson when she said, "My God, I am treating Pakistan's Mother Theresa." Malala was air lifted on a Saudi hospital jet to Birmingham England, on her own. She awoke, days later, in a strange land without her family and with grievous injuries to her head and left side. Malala takes us through the process of recovery (as she says, she now knows a great deal about medical procedures). She also continues through her quick rise to worldwide fame as a spokesperson for the rights of all children, but especially young girls, to have an education. In unguarded moments, when she is discussing fights with her best friend or sibling rivalry with her brothers, Malala sounds like any child and that is when the book truly resonates with memories of Anne Frank. But there is something so mature and focused about this young woman as she talks about her mission in life, to see education come to all children. The thought that came to me, as I read the book, was that in our country so many children take the gift of education for granted. Schools that fail, schools that have high drop-out rates, schools that "teach to the test' so that students do not learn to think as much as regurgitate, are a sad, sad statement when measured against Malala's dedication and determination. We can question if Malala's father put her in an unnaturally dangerous situation by promoting his cause for education through his young daughter, but this is clearly now Malala's cause as well. Read this book because , G-d or Allah willing, this child is a future leader of the world and one that all our children should strive to emulate.
I really enjoyed reading this. I only wish I were able to write this well in my first language. Remember, this is written by a 16-year-old, and in a language that is, at best, her third language. Pashtan, Urdu, English, some Arabic... Yes, she had help, but her voice predominates except in the section about what happened while she was in a coma. And that part, although interesting and necessary for continuity, isn't as riveting as the rest of it. Yes, she does keep refering to the history and geography of her people. Living in Birmingham now, she is aware of how different western cities are from her valley, and she works hard to get her readers to understand her culture. She is a very impressive young woman.
I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban, by Malala Yousafzai and Christina Lamb; It is read by Archie Panjabi. I didn't think that there would be that much of interest in a book about someone so young, written by someone so young, yet I was blown away by her ability to put her life and experiences into words. Malala, a devout Muslim who loves her religion, has written not only an autobiography of her life, but also a brief history of her country with special emphasis on the Pashtun people, their customs and their culture. Malala and her family are members of a Pashtun Tribe, as are most people who live in the Swat Valley she so loves. Although she was just a teen when an attempt on her life was made, an attempt which almost succeeded, her courage and bravery continued to shine in the years afterward. She endured pain, disabilities and surgeries but seemed always to have a positive attitude buoyed up by her own prayers and the prayers of others. The Taliban and their barbaric methods did not silence her; actually, their brutality only furthered her reputation of heroism. She rose to fight another day. Although she now lives in Birmingham, England, with all of life's modern conveniences that are in stark contrast to her home in Pakistan, she still yearns to return to the Swat Valley with its warmth, basic life and beauty that she so adores. She yearns to return to her home, her room, her teachers, her friends, and her school, the school that was founded by her father. She still continues her struggle for women's rights in the Islamic world. She is a fan of President Obama and John Kerry because of their public, personal stand on civil rights. She appears not to be a great fan of former President Bush or of other leaders who have negatively influenced her country to advance the cause of their own. In that light, in the present day, her opinion of President Obama may have changed, as well, but there is no mention of that in the book. The attempt on her life was meant to silence her voice, a voice that spoke out for more freedom and civil rights for the women of Pakistan, largely the right to have an education and the limiting of the more severe Sharia Laws. The Taliban banned education for women. In school, most of Malala's friends wanted to be doctors; it was not easy for a girl to be anything but a teacher or a doctor in her country. Malala wanted to be in politics. She wanted to be a spokesperson to enable change and additional freedoms for girls and women. The methods the Taliban used to accomplish all of their ancient goals and enforce Sharia Law, were barbaric and savage. The people in Swat Valley were frightened, but not Malala. She believed that one person had the power to make a difference, to change things, and if it was her duty to do this, than so be it; she would face the danger. Malala was 14 when her nightmare began. In 2012, she was shot on her way to exams. A top student, she was hoping to, once again, place first. However, after being shot, she remembers little about what happened except for her dreams which were inaccurate. She knows that the bus suddenly stopped and someone approached wanting to know who Malala was. Although no one spoke, their eyes gave her away. She was the only child on the bus with a face that was not covered. A spray of bullets also injured two of her friends, but she received a bullet to the head which was a grave injury threatening her life. It is miraculous that she recovered. With the help of modern medicine and technology, she has been restored almost fully. This book illustrates the corruption that exists in Pakistan and uncovered the fear that most of the residents lived with because of the Taliban threats. It reveals the worst attributes of the Taliban and other radical Islamists. It also exposes the worst traits of the Pashtun people, as well as shining a light on their better attributes. The guilt she places on outside countries and international intervention into the affairs of Pakistan permeate many threads of the narrative. A reasonably backward part of the world was thrust into the spotlight by America's war and suffered the consequences of misplaced bombs, drone attacks and governments that changed with the wind. It seems that each successive government promised reforms which were short lived or which became corrupt when the leaders reneged on their promises and became like their predecessors, whom they had overthrown. The coalition forces often misjudged or misunderstood the traumatic effect of their involvement in Pakistani affairs. They supported dictators whom the people distrusted. It was their chaotic affect on the country which helped usher in Sharia laws and the viloence of the Taliban, the very same Taliban they were trying to defeat. Malala reads the prologue of the book herself, and she reads it in a very clear and confident manner. She is obviously extremely intelligent and mature beyond her years. She believes in non violence and also that "one person, one book, one pen", can influence society and bring positive change. However, she respects Islamic customs and enjoys the prayers. Her effort to bring about change takes courage which she has proven is a major part of her character. Although her father was a devout Muslim, he was well educated and he never stood in her way. They actually worked together when he allowed her to join his crusade, giving many speeches, because he, too, believed that women should be entitled to education. He did not require his womenfolk to shroud themselves with burkas, although they did wear head coverings. Both father and mother supported the effort to advance the cause of equal rights. It is very easy to listen to, and connect to, her book and its message which is universal when it comes to civil rights. Archie Panjabi does an excellent job disseminating the message of the book. Her tone is melodious and her manner warm. She reads to inform rather than to condemn or offer excessive praise and the message comes through loud and clear. She has captured the voice of Malala perfectly.
This is not a "ripped from the headlines to make fast bucks" read. Malala has a co-author who has reported from Pakistan and Afghanistan since 1987. The history, politics, and culture of Swat, Malala's home, is so vivid. Also her ethnic Pashtun background is explored at fascinating depths. There is so much riveting history here, a lot that I never knew. People in Swat are miserably caught between Taliban and army and between ancient and modernizing forces. Malala's parents, especially her father, should be co-nominees for the Nobel Peace Prize, which I hope she wins. Her love for them shines through, as well as her dislike of her older brother, which makes this recounting more human than Mother Teresa-like. Malala, above else, is a brave girl who saw herself as no different than her schoolmates, other than her strong interest in politics, which developed from her father happily bringing her to meetings and events where other girls stayed home. I hope that she gets to return to her homeland and her classroom (maybe as a teacher) and that her country will be someday be worthy of their finest citizen.
When I saw Malala on a segment of the evening news I knew I had to purchase this book. As a woman who loves learning and loved school, I cannot imagine a society where I would be denied an education. Despite the danger, Malala spoke up against the Taliban and for girl's education. One day she and her friend took a later bus home from school. When the bus was flagged down a Talaban member boarded the bus and asked the question, "Who is Malala?" This book should be required reading by all schools. This inspirational story tells of the happiness of a young girl growing up in her beloved Swat, and the determination of a young woman who only wanted what so many take for granted-an education. Malala could be a young girl playing on the roof with her brothers and friends, a young woman speaking out against the Taliban, and a determined young lady who does not lose her determination after a gunshot wound to her head. This book will make everyone-man, woman, girl, boy want to stand up and shout I AM MALALA!
Malala Yousafzai is an amazing young woman. She is strong, feminine, vulnerable, brave, and afraid all at the same time. I can't imagine going through the things she went through, even before she was shot. The running, and being driven from her home, and the death threats. I didn't know all that much about her before I read this book, now I really admire her. The problem with books, and especially non-fiction books, is that reading them always makes me want to visit the countries where they take place, and Pakistan is far too dangerous at this time.
Easy read as well as being quite emotional. The pictures were also quite good. Tis hard to believe that she gave a very well-received speech at the UN on her 16th birthday! On my 16th, I did next to nothing....And then the Nobel Peace Prize! She's packed an awful lotta living into her first few years. The writing is also quite well done, helped along no doubt by her co-author. All, in all, quite good.
This book is inspirational. Although I followed the story a year ago, on the news, this autobiography reveals a lot more detail, both about Malala and about the daily life in the Swat valey she lived in, and about her family. I call this an autobiography because it covers her entire life, so far, and even the history of her family and her parent's families. It covers the history of her Swat village also, going back centuries. Malala seems to have written this book with only very minor help of her co-editor, Christina Lamb, as her personality, fears, and wishes come through clearly. It seems astonishing for her parents to back her in following her dreams due to the danger those wishes entail in her situation. But then her dad seems very brave to have so persistently pushed for better education and community needs in the face of danger to the family. It is easy to see that Malala's dad is her mentor. In the last part of the book Malala restates her long term goals and one poignant wish. She wants to be remembered as the girl who fought for girls education rather than the girl shot by the Taliban. This, and many other statements throughout the book show that Malala is both on the moral high ground and much more mature than her age would indicate. Within the book Malala tells of how she became a good speaker and learned to speak three languages. It is no surprise she could write well also. With the approach of the Christmas season in the U.S, this is a good time to read a remarkable nonfiction of a person fighting for better the lives of others, especially kids, even in spite of the danger involved for her in doing so.
I read 50% of this book and had to stop. What happened to Malala is horrific. What the Taliban is doing is unfathomable. I just grew tired of the childlike point of view. Yes I know she was a child when this happened. Her naïveté just started to get to me after awile. Malala longs for the Pakistan of her youth. Did it ever really exist. Children often have an idealized version of the past. She remembers the good times from her youth, but you can never get back what you had as a child.