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This book blew me away. I really don't know how to review it objectively. I just loved it. I love Malala and the things she stands for. I admire the work that she and her family have done, and the courage with which they did it. I enjoyed learning so much about Pakistan's history, legends, various cultures, scenery, etc. I'm sure if you already know a lot of about Pakistan, those sections may drag for you. I'm not saying the writing was brilliant, but it was pretty freaking amazing for a sixteen
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An excellent memoir, especially for how much you learn about Pakistan and her community. She sets the stage for her own catastrophe wonderfully. Seeing the macro crisis of the Taliban spiral its way towards her is really captivating.
And the audio version was great. Archie Pinjab read wonderfully.
And the audio version was great. Archie Pinjab read wonderfully.
The book seemed choppy between Malala's story and Pakistani history. At times her voice seemed appropriate for her age, then she sounded very immature and then far beyond her age. It wasn't a smooth read for me.
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“I am Malala. My world has changed, but I have not.”
I teared up at the last words of the book. In addition to learning so much about Malala and her passion for protecting the right of girls to receive an education, I also learned a lot about her life in Pakistan. The book is well written, endearing, heartbreaking, and hopeful.
I teared up at the last words of the book. In addition to learning so much about Malala and her passion for protecting the right of girls to receive an education, I also learned a lot about her life in Pakistan. The book is well written, endearing, heartbreaking, and hopeful.
An engaging story that left me feeling well informed about the history of Pakistan and the conflicts there. The writing trudged on in some parts of the story while in others I felt pulled into the rich details.
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