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Malala is such an inspiring girl, strong in her beliefs from a young age and resilient in the face & aftermath of attack. I learned a lot about Pakistan and the Taliban. It's so eye opening to have a perspective from someone who has lived through it, without our western bias
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The wrath of the Taliban is depressing and traumatic and her story is no exception. Malala ‘s father is pro women‘s education where only men get it. The Pashtun tribe of Pakistan is very peaceful and has lots of passed down wisdom, and devotion to the peaceful religion of Islam. Life was good for her and her family.

People forgot about her, in my opinion. She‘s a brave and strong woman who deserves our respect by reading her book.

A touching a heartfelt story about a young girl who stood up for women‘s rights and education. I love the representation I would pull into my classroom with using this book.

“One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.“

In my classroom, this book can foster discussions on resilience, the value of education, and global perspectives, helping students appreciate the rights they have and the struggles others face to achieve them.

This book was published in 2013. It talks about the life of Malala Yousafzai, a young Pakistani girl who stood up for girls' education despite Taliban threats, which ultimately led to an assassination attempt on her life. The book won the Nobel Peace Prize, symbolizing Malala‘s extraordinary courage and advocacy for education rights worldwide.

“When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful.“
I love this quote because it highlights the significance of individual courage and the impact one person's voice can have in challenging injustice. It serves as a powerful reminder that speaking out, even in the face of fear or opposition, can inspire change and mobilize others to take action.

One moment that stands out is when Malala reflects on her love for learning and how it fueled her determination to stand against the oppressive forces trying to silence her. Despite the fear and danger surrounding her, she continues to assert that “one child, one teacher, one pen, and one book can change the world.“

This book is the inspiring memoir of Malala Yousafzai, a girl who bravely fought for girls' right to education under oppressive conditions. Growing up in the Swat Valley of Pakistan, Malala loved learning and wanted the same opportunity for every girl, even as the Taliban took control of her region and banned girls from attending school. Despite the increasing danger, she continued to speak out publicly about the importance of education.

💙 I currently have an iPhone, but have been contemplating switching to android.
💙 I read parts of the tagged book on my phone while waiting in lines. My ereader fits in my purse, so it's not often that I need to read on my phone.

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April was not a productive reading month. I'm still working on April's #bookspin and #doublespin. But here's my list for May!

I've had a small reading slump since the end of March. I only partially blame Beyonce's new album. 🤣 But now I'm getting back into the swing of things. And I'm finally getting around to posting April's #bookspin and #doublespin selections.

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1. Yes, my mom is definitely my hero
2. Done… She is a real life hero in my opinion

@peaKnit @JenReadsAlot @BethM

This has been in my TBR for ages. It was a powerful portrait of strength and courage and also a reminder of how much I have taken for granted in my life.

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Movie: Unbroken

Incredible

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Happy International Women‘s Day ✊🏼

Ready to have my mind blown and my spirit inspired.

The wrath of the Taliban is depressing and traumatic and her story is no exception. Malala ‘s father is pro women‘s education where only men get it. The Pashtun tribe of Pakistan is very peaceful and has lots of passed down wisdom, and devotion to the peaceful religion of Islam. Life was good for her and her family. See below👇

I decided I hate Malala‘s dad. He knows he‘s too poor to be a father, and his man friend told him so. Then he decides to have countless children! “There was no kitchen, no plumbing. When my mother arrived, Hidayatullah had to move into the office and sleep on a hard wooden chair.” page 42. Do I need any other reasons?

I am now reading this book. I am 9% through it. I should have started it a long time ago.

She is amazing. Her courage is astounding and I loved her story. There really isn't anything else to say.
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This should be a genre! I love books like these, which include the tagged book, which should be a must-read for everyone. Read more here:

https://www.bookbub.com/blog/nonfiction-biographie-brave-women

This article is wrecking my tbr list!

Malala details her life in Pakistan fighting for the rights of education to all children.

Worth the time to read/listen to.

I‘ve been meaning to read this book for years. Now I‘ll finally do it!

Five books to go on the Stronger Spine 2021 Reading Challenge!

Current classroom reads. ✏️📚
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My #currentlyreading book isn't in a line with my #BookSpin or #DoubleSpin. Just my luck @TheAromaofBooks 😂🤪 #bookspinbingo

#currentlyreading and cozying up, too.

Incredibly inspiring.

I purchased this book today for my kindle app. I look forward to reading it.

This book is incredible and sad and inspiring
For my full thoughts see: https://heartandsoulbooks.blogspot.com/2021/09/i-am-malala.html?m=1

#two4tuesday Thanks @TheSpineView for the tag!

1. Tough one but I‘ll have to go with the two non-fiction books I read this month, tagged and In Search of a Kingdom.

2. Same ole same ole challenges.

A fast easy read memoir by “the girl shot by the taliban.”. I encourage anyone who hasn‘t read it yet to do so, it won‘t take you long. But you learn from a child‘s perspective what life was like before the taliban and what living with terrorism is like. You learn what getting shot at point blank range feels like because you dared to say that women should get an education. She‘s a real hero and this was an inspirational read.

“We traveled by bus to the famous White Palace, a wonder built of white marble so unearthly it floated like a cloud. My friends and I stared in awe at its rooms and gardens. Then we ran around, chasing one another, in the deep green forest.”

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It turned out this “Radio Mullah” was a high school dropout with no education of the Koran, sharing his extreme opinions nationwide in Pakistan.

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The map

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The dedication

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I finished Morocco for #foodandlit so I finally get to start my book for #Pakistan. I‘ve been looking forward to meeting this brave woman and I get to start tonight! @Butterfinger @Catsandbooks

4/5 ⭐️ Such incredible strength by this young woman! Her story is by no means an easy or happy read but it is important. I look forward to seeing what Malala's future holds!
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This was my #bookspin for August. #bookspinbingo

Amazing and brave story. I look forward to Malala‘s future successes for women‘s rights and access to education. I enjoyed hearing her perspective. I had to go back when the book finished and listen to the prologue again, as read by the author.

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Day 2 at #LitsySummerCamp was pretty but this work elective kept me inside more than I would have preferred. I slept OK but after 5.5 hours in the car yesterday my back hurt. At lunch, I did a few laps around the property to stretch then sat on this bench looking at the Hackensack River listening to the tagged book.

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