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A fascinating account of life in Pakistan with and without the Taliban rule. A series of rebellious acts of a girl and her father that led to terrifying consequences. For me, it always feels uncomfortable to read about such a vastly different culture where women are treated so poorly. It enrages me, and I don't understand how people think we don't need feminism anymore.

It's definitely a worthwhile read, the only reason I give it 4 stars is because I was not a big fan of the writing style, it felt repetitive (the person that helped the kid write this could have done a better job).

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4.0

"I don't want to be thought of as the 'girl who was shot by the Taliban' but the 'girl who fought for education.' This is the cause to which I want to devote my life." Epilogue, 309

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4.0

I really enjoyed this. For me, the only issue that I had with it was I wanted more of Malala's experiences. She does a very good job of detailing what is happening with the Taliban and the fear her Valley lives under, but I wish we had more of her life.

She is a very influential individual and she fights for a very important cause. More people should read this book to learn about this wonderful girl.

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4.0

A heartbreaking story that is based on a true story of a young brave girl who would not be quite by what she believed in. Malala is a very inspiring person and I remember learning about her after she was attacked. This is her story about not only that attack but the build up of the attack. I wanted to give it a 5 star because she is such a brave girl but the writing was hard to get through at times. Some information it seemed disjointed and not part of her story. Though during her story she educates the read on just how bad it was growing up in her life. I recommend reading it.

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3.0

At first I felt like I should give this book 4-5 stars solely based on what this girl has been through and all that she has accomplished in her very short lifetime. Malala is impressive and it is hard to believe that such a young girl could be so accomplished. When I think about the actual book itself, though, something is a little off for me. I thought it was interesting and informative. I learned some new things and got to know Malala and what she thinks about the world more... but it just wasn't a true 4-5 star rating for me. I think this book is important and would encourage others to read it, but I am going to leave it with 3 stars.

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5.0

I was expecting this to be a tough book to read, mainly because I find myself on the verge of weeping like a baby whenever I hear Malala speak on talk shows, etc. Hers is a truly extraordinary story, made even more so by her insistence that she's just doing what any girl would do. Through this book she paints a picture of Swat as a home, a place to be proud of, and a place to fight for, which is very different from the image that is portrayed in the media. Despite the horrifying events that happened to her, she hasn't given up, and is still giving back to the world. I was expecting to be bawling while reading her story, but instead of saying "that poor girl", I found my self saying "that amazingly powerful girl". I truly hope she succeeds in her mission to bring education to girls around the world. This is a highly recommended read for those in search of inspiration, or a good role model!

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