I Am Malala

The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban

By: Malala Yousafzai, Christina Lamb - contributor

Narrated by: Archie Panjabi

Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins

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

Critic reviews

"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)

Fantastic!

I really enjoyed this book. The story is incredible and very eye opening! The narrator did a great job.

A no-frills, true account

I am Malala is raw and is a no-frills affair. The book is written just like how a teenage girl would write it. It makes you realize how Malala is one of us. The things she enjoyed and the little pleasures she yearned for, reminded me of what I loved growing up in India in a middle class family. So when you suddenly hear about what the terrorists do to her house, town, family, friends and finally her, you really feel it! The book also didn’t sugarcoat things and I liked that. The author’s opinions about US interference and the Pakistan army were boldly stated.
I listened to the audible version by Archie Punjabi where there is a little bit of an accent left behind and the voice is that of a young girl. This helped me relate better to the author and her state.

Wish I could add more than 5 stars.

I loved this book, from beginning to end. Every time I had to stop listening, I could not wait until I returned. I laughed, I cried, got pissed and was awe inspired. This book sould be required reading.

Inspiring, Beautiful

What did you love best about I Am Malala?

I was blown away by the thoughtfulness, grace and intelligence of such a young woman. Her story is beautiful, heart wrenching and inspiring.

Even more than I thought it would be...

Should be required reading in school for all children! Has changed the way my daughters take their education for granted.

Excellent

Everyone should read this book. Her positive spirit and determination are inspiring. It was wonderful to here more about her culture than you will ever learn from the news

Inspiring story

This important story highlights the challenges and tragedy of misogyny. I was inspired by Malala's courage and her values and also the courage and idealism of her parents.

The Importance of Education

While reading this book I became increasingly aware of how fortunate the children of this country are to be able to go to school with no one threatening them. Malala's book was written from the heart. I recommend this book for all to read and enjoy. Although it is hard to read the explanations of the horrors she faced, that made the joys all the greater. Good luck to Malala in her pursuit of equal education for all.

Brilliant story

We've all heard about this terrible story when it happened. The book offers the background and setting to the events that lead up to her shooting. I had not realized before what a dedicated teacher her father was and that she, as a very young girl, even accompanied and assisted him. Interesting facts about the history of Pakistan, Pashtuns and the whole area. I was surprised though at the end to see the contrast and clashes in culture that manifest themselves after she survived in England and goes to school there. Makes me wonder if even traditional Muslims, not fundamentalsits or salafists, can live peacefully in any non-theist country side by side.

Much more substantive than I expected.

A very interesting insight into the modern issues faced in Pakistan, especially in Swat. It provides a strong context for the story of this famous, modern-day hero - a girl, now woman, who is much more than someone who was shot because she supported schooling for girls. She has accomplished so much already. It is both humbling and inspiring.