I Am Malala
by Malala Yousafzai with Christina Lamb
The schoolgirl who blogged about the Taliban's ban on girls' education in Swat, was shot in the head at fifteen, and became the youngest Nobel laureate. The book covers her father's influence, Pashtun culture, the valley's descent into violence and her recovery. It is clear, young and unafraid.
Read it if…
you want a true story of courage from a young person, suitable for teenagers too.
Skip it if…
you want political analysis; it is a personal account.
Three things you will actually use
- One voice can matter.
- Education is worth fighting for.
- Courage is ordinary people refusing to be silent.
Do this first
Read it with a teenager and ask what they would risk for.
Our verdict
Clear, brave and important.
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