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I Am Malala

By: Malala Yousafzai, Christina Lamb - contributor
Narrated by: Archie Panjabi
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Publisher's summary

Audie Award Finalist, Biography/Memoir, 2014

When the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley in Pakistan, one girl spoke out. Malala Yousafzai refused to be silenced and fought for her right to an education.

On Tuesday, October 9, 2012, when she was fifteen, she almost paid the ultimate price. She was shot in the head at point-blank range while riding the bus home from school, and few expected her to survive.

Instead, Malala's miraculous recovery has taken her on an extraordinary journey from a remote valley in northern Pakistan to the halls of the United Nations in New York. At sixteen, she has become a global symbol of peaceful protest and the youngest nominee ever for the Nobel Peace Prize.

I am Malala is the remarkable tale of a family uprooted by global terrorism, of the fight for girls' education, of a father who, himself a school owner, championed and encouraged his daughter to write and attend school, and of brave parents who have a fierce love for their daughter in a society that prizes sons.

I am Malala will make you believe in the power of one person's voice to inspire change in the world.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio.

©2013 Malala Yousafzai (P)2013 Hachette Audio

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"Narrator Archie Panjabi is an excellent choice to deliver this memoir of the Pakistani girl who stood up to the Taliban. Her voice is youthful, lilting, and buoyant, invoking the key qualities of the now well-known young woman who, at the age of 15, was shot three times in the face by the Taliban because she actively advocated education for girls. Panjabi narrates with vigor; rapid sentences and warm tones evoke Malala's persona. The listener has the feeling of being told this story by Malala herself rather than by an actor, which is the best type of audiobook. Those who want to hear more about Afghanistan, Pakistan's Swat Valley, or the family behind this courageous young person will not be disappointed." (AudioFile Magazine)

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I am Malala is amazing

Not only is it inspiring it is beautifully written and encouraging to girls all around the world.. Amazing story and even better literature probably the best books I have ever read

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Amazing Child

If you could sum up I Am Malala in three words, what would they be?

Determination
Selflessness
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What other book might you compare I Am Malala to and why?

Gandhi
Both develop the why behind the amazing service for others

What does Archie Panjabi bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Pronunciation of words...flow of story

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Thank you for writing your story, Malala.

True story about inspirational person. I also like the realistic accent (e.g. Pakistani/Indian) of the narrator.

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A Modern-day Heroine

A miraculous story. Completely inspiring. I bought the book and audio book. Ms. Panjabi's voice was very pleasant and easy to understand. I am encouraging my 4th grade daughter to listen as well.

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Wonderfully Heartbreaking

Heartbreaking and inspiring all at the same time. Malala Youdafzai’s story is one that should be heard by everyone. My kids and I listened to this, and we were all totally enraptured with the story. Highly recommended!!

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great story and great for my 6th grade girl

it was great but sometimes a little too political and detailed about things that I was not familiar with so I struggled a little to finish.

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A must read

My son's class was reading her book and I had always wanted to read it. I highly recommend reading this book and hope that she continues to inspire more girls (and boys) on the importance of education world wide.

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Wow

Amazing book I recommend this to many people this is so inspiring what a strong girl

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Powerful

This book inspires you to face your fears head on regardless of all adversities. It tells you that if Malala as a 11 year old girl can begin speaking against the Taliban for her right and all of women's right to be educated, then we should too stand up and speak out in the face of injustice in a country blessed with freedom of speech. Stand for truth, stand with the less fortunate, and pursue the passions of our heart with full force and vigor.

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An inspiring history

This book, transported me to her world, motivating, empowering,

One of the best books, I strongly recommend it

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