I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World Hardcover – 19 Aug. 2014

I KNEW that I would find this to be a good if tough read, but never did I imagine that the words would literally reduce me to tears on more than one occasion. Seriously. This is one of those books that I'm instantly putting on my 'books that everyone should read' list because if they did, they would really learn a thing or two! For those who don't know who Malala Yousafzai is, I really recommend looking into her inspiring story about opposing the Taliban regime, fighting for girl's education and how Pakistan might be war-torn, but it is home and beautiful to her.I liked how this book was split up. This is the Young Readers edition and I can see how the attack on Malala (and the aftermath in hospital) has probably been translated to be far less gruesome, as well as a simplification of the political climate in Pakistan. But I really thought that Patricia McCormick did a really good job of making the facts easy to understand, and it's still an emotional read. I learnt A LOT while reading this as I don't think that the plight of the Middle East is covered well in Western Society and I certainly had no real clue about exactly how the Taliban came about in the first place.Malala's story, as I said, is really touching. I liked that she remained focused throughout on her desperate bid to raise awareness on girl's educational needs and the love for her country's natural surroundings and sense of community when compared to that of England (being a white British girl even I can relate to the sense of isolation in our big cities) is nice because it really puts into perspective that money, technology and a sense of entitlement is NOT everything. It is love that brings happiness, as soppy as it sounds. What's more, the horrors imposed by the Taliban could EASILY happen in any other country and I really feel that privileged people (including myself) would do well to remember this while reading. Passionate and inspiring, this is my favourite read of the month for sure!

I have never been so integrated by her book with our worlds society facts. Women around the world, don't get the same liberties and rights that men do- FACT!, Women like Malala would be denied the chance of education if she hadn't fought for it- Fact!. These were many of problems of todays society, when I even write this review my heart breaks after reading this book. the toughest book I've ever read, packed full of emotion and understanding by the world. Why does the world come together after a disaster has happened? Malala was outspoken by Taliban regime that took over SWAT, but nobody came for her aid or the millions that lived their. I myself am working on an education project to help people like Malala before she came to the UK to get an education, with the constant support of public hopefully, I will be successful but I won't give up on trying to help people.

A story of incredible bravery, from an inspirational child who refused to be bowed by the might of possibly the most powerful terrorist organisation. She is the champion of all oppressed women and a champion of education for those women. It was the most incredible read, I sobbed through most of the book, alternately sad for this poor little girl and all she has had to endure , and then filled with with hope that this young girl will over the next generation inspire our young people to take back the power from the despots, dictators and the oppressors and build a better world for all. This should be on the curriculum for all teenagers to read,

I bought this for my daughter to read who is 9 years old. Despite a few complex words, this has been an excellent book for her to understand the differences that exist for girls in different cultures. It has helped her open her eyes, and interests, to explore the world around her and the attitudes of others towards the education of girls, Next to read - A long walk to Water - another excellent eye opener about a country at war and the destruction on ordinary families.

I was expecting a story about the girl Malala and her experience, but what I got was a story about what happens when there is a lack of education and a charismatic/persuasive/domineering person takes over a society/country bit by bit, making it hard for people to know when to protest as there is no clear point where it is enough...think of the anecdote of putting a frog in cold water and heating it up...the frog won’t realise it is boiling to death until it is too late. And when the government doesn’t listen to concerned citizens from the beginning...

I bought this book for my Granddaughter so I haven't actually read it myself but she absolutely loves it. She is about half way through it, and as soon as she gets home from school, she runs up to her bedroom to get it.I can't think of a better review than that.

Malala is an inspiration to me and I want to get all children into school as she does. Her story made me cry and laugh. I believe moving to England from Pakistan would be hard as my friend did the same.

Lovely gift for young teenagers or young wanting to make a change, inspirational and beautiful