I Am Malala by Arya T
Hello, reader! My name is Arya and this is my review of I Am Malala.
In 2012, the Swat Valley was taken over by the Taliban. Malala refused to be silenced as a women and fought for her rights. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014. I Am Malala was written by Malala Yousafzai in 2013. The book is an autobiography about her life and how she stood up for her rights and the rights of other women.
The book opens by talking about her family and how she was represented (as a women) in her society. When she was born, there was no celebration for her birth. With a boy, there would be much pompous and rifles fired. In her society, a woman's only role was to make food and give birth to children. Unlike the views of the rest of her society, her father sees a daughter as a gift. In this example, it shows how her family is much different from the culture that they embrace. In a way, her family is one of the contributors that inspired her to fight back. She saw that her family had different beliefs (that they fought for) and she took that as an example to fight for her own beliefs.
The book reaches its climax when she gets shot in the head. This is a big moment for many reasons. While in the hospital, she discovers that there our many dangers to actively protesting for women's rights. She might be fine with getting hurt, but she realizes that she might not be the only one in danger. Her family and local friends might also be at risk. She ponders whether to continue fighting for her beliefs after getting shot or stop to protect her family and friends.
I think a lot of this book is about inspiration and motivating people to speak up when they see something wrong. There are many people that inspire Malala in this book. Her father, her friends, and multiple female politicians are all inspirations in her life. They encourage, support, and are role models to her, urging her to fight for what she believes in. In turn, Malala is a role model to us, teaching us to fight for what we believe. In the future, these readers might even encourage others.
Overall, the book was great. It was a really passionate story that was told through the eyes of a hero. I would highly recommend this book for people familiar with the story of Malala and readers who enjoy non-fiction stories.
The book reaches its climax when she gets shot in the head. This is a big moment for many reasons. While in the hospital, she discovers that there our many dangers to actively protesting for women's rights. She might be fine with getting hurt, but she realizes that she might not be the only one in danger. Her family and local friends might also be at risk. She ponders whether to continue fighting for her beliefs after getting shot or stop to protect her family and friends.
I think a lot of this book is about inspiration and motivating people to speak up when they see something wrong. There are many people that inspire Malala in this book. Her father, her friends, and multiple female politicians are all inspirations in her life. They encourage, support, and are role models to her, urging her to fight for what she believes in. In turn, Malala is a role model to us, teaching us to fight for what we believe. In the future, these readers might even encourage others.
Overall, the book was great. It was a really passionate story that was told through the eyes of a hero. I would highly recommend this book for people familiar with the story of Malala and readers who enjoy non-fiction stories.
I agree with this review, having also read I Am Malala. I liked the narrative non-fiction writing style that Yousafzai used to describe things while still making it clear what she wanted the reader to see the theme as. The summary in your review would definitely be helpful for someone who has not read the series. You also did a good job of concisely conveying the takeaways of the book. I think that anyone would think I Am Malala is worth reading based off of this review. Good job.
ReplyDeleteI remember thinking the same things mentioned in your review when I'd been reading I Am Malala. I agree that Malala was a great role model, from how she was portrayed in the book, and was very inspirational. It was a non-fiction book that turned pages like a fiction novel about a hero. This review would be great for anyone wondering if they should read I Am Malala!
ReplyDeleteI'd say this is a pretty accurate and well written review. You explain the book's plot and characters in a well organized manner that makes it easy for the reader of your review to understand the book and its premise. I agree that a great part about the book is how Malala shares her thoughts and opinions with the reader. Overall, I'd say this is a pretty good book review.
ReplyDeleteI agree that I Am Malala is an inspiring and well-written book that educates its readers about the difficulties of fighting for women's rights with the Taliban trying to silence you. This book is good even for people who don't usually enjoy nonfiction because it inspires people to speak up for what they believe in. This was a good review, and I especially liked how you explained that this book teaches us that anyone can make a difference in the world.
ReplyDeleteI haven’t read the book before, but it seems like you outlined the plot and theme very well, and added your own insights about the message of the book. The way you describe Malala’s inspirational story makes me want to find out more.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your review of I Am Malala and think that it is extremely inspiring and informative to readers on what is going on in the Middle East with the Taliban. I think that you do an exceptional job of finding a specific audience to recommend the book to and provide a good summary of the book that urges others to read it.
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