When Malala Yousafzai was ten, the Taliban stopped her and her peers from attending school, simply because they were girls. She fought for their right to be educated and was shot in 2012, but survived to tell this incredible, inspiring story.
Malala teaches people around the world that it’s important to stand up for what they believe in; this can be done in a peaceful way. She also demonstrates the importance of resilience, which is just one of the many reasons why she’s a great role model. Malala is the type of person that gives me confidence to fight for what I believe in, so to me she’s very influential.
This book is the teenage edition and includes photographs of Malala’s life, friends and family. I believe Malala is extraordinary but when she talks about her life, the way she argues with her siblings and enjoys watching television shows, I remember she’s just a normal teenage girl. In some ways I can relate to her and I think this emphasises the fact that anybody can change the world, with a bit of courage and confidence.
Overall, this is a book I’d highly recommend. Malala’s story is a truly emotional but inspiring one that I think everybody should know about. As it also refers to some social and political issues it’s even more significant and educational, which helps to make this book one of my favourites.
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