She is also a Birmingham schoolgirl trying to settle into a new class, worrying about homework and reading lists, missing friends from her old school, and squabbling with her two younger brothers. "I want to do something for education, that's my only desire.". Malala herself was concerned for him. Yes, he says. "My mother told me, 'Now you are growing up and people know you, so you must not go on foot, you must go in a car or a bus so then you will be safe,'" Malala says. With over 50% dedicated to the history of Pakistan, government structure, and the Taliban, I was well irritated with not having more focus on Malala. Her newfound popularity and voice against the Taliban made Malala a high-profile target and in 2012 she was the victim of a nearly fatal assassination attempt. I love her passion and courage. In her diary she spoke out against the Taliban’s terrorist regime. "When she used to try to smile I would look at my wife and a shadow would fall on her face, because she thought, 'This is not the same Malala I gave birth to, this is not the girl who made our lives colourful.'". We'll hide my father in a cupboard and call the police.'". For any movement to return to her face, the two ends of the nerve would have to be re-attached, but the missing section made it impossible to do this along the original route. A helicopter was scrambled to airlift her to the military hospital in Peshawar - a journey that would eventually take her not just away from Swat but away from Pakistan. Although the Pakistan army retook control of Swat from the Taliban in 2009 and it is arguably now safer for foreigners than some other areas, the military clearly didn't want to take any chances. I think her story is amazing and her courage remarkable, her plight and vision inspiring but the book itself I found to be an odd mix of political and historical fact and personal reflections that didn't quite gel for me. Malala took a bullet because she had the unconditional love and encouragement of a father who made sure she recognized the depth of her value. I enjoyed the last 75 pages as more details were given on Malala's shooting, recovery and strength. The lesson under way is biology, and as it ends I have a few moments to ask the girls about their future plans - many want to be doctors. By this time, Malala was still only 11, but well aware of how things were changing. She was not taught to deny the emotions and tremendous cognitive abilities we are rewarded as sentient beings! And she flourished. Being a fellow Muslim, I was indeed intrigued and awed by the courage of this young girl who is brave enough to speak up about what is wrong with her country and strive for education to be available for all. Just a few hours' driving from Islamabad brings you to the foot of the Malakand pass, the gateway to the valley. Her last memory was of being on a school bus in Swat - now she was waking up surrounded by strangers, in a foreign country. "She was in control," Irving says. The book feels like it was really rushed, which is a serious shame. The Taliban forced people in Swat to obey oppressive religious rules. The first of these was Miangul Gulshahzada Sir Abdul Wadud, appointed by a local council in 1915 and known to Swatis as "Badshah Sahib" - the King. ― Malala Yousafzai, I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban The day Malala was in the news headlines catching the attention of the world , I remembered myself back on my younger years when I was still so idealistic, wanted to make a big difference by helping survive the dying Mother Earth and ed Maybe I was hoping for more initiative from her end. Although she had her doubts about security in Peshawar, she had heard enough about Malala from news reports to feel the risk was worth taking. “I don't want to be thought of as the "girl who was shot by the Taliban" but the "girl who fought for education." Ziauddin Yousafzai must have known that Malala's high profile in the valley put her at some risk, even though he could not have foreseen the outcome. I read this quickly whilst on holidays and was keen to find out more about her story after seeing a short tv piece just before leaving home. Malala doesn't recall seeing them but Moniba does. Two members of the Taliban stopped the bus. Just to be clear, the rating is for the book not the person Malala herself. I did not enjoy this book as much as I wanted to. "Malala's whole class is special," headmistress Mariam Khalique tells me. Malala's ear specialist Richard Irving thinks that in those early weeks, she was troubled by her new appearance. Reading this book reminded me of how much I take for granted every day: Freedom of speech. These vehicles are seen everywhere in Mingora - a little like covered pickup trucks, open at the back, with three lines of benches running the length of the flatbed. "I wanted to speak up for my rights," she says. It is refreshing and enlightening to hear a story straight from the source - especially on the topic of life in the Middle East which is always quickly demonized in America. The young heroine who first survived under chilling conditions - taken over by Taliban extremists... and how her entire family stayed afloat. It was this future that was threatened when the first signs of Taliban influence emerged, borne on a tide of anti-Western sentiment that swept across Pakistan in the years after 9/11 and the US-led invasion of Afghanistan. As he flew in with Malala, Ziauddin Yousafzai was braced for the worst, telling relatives at his family home in rural Swat to make preparations for a funeral. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. "A young person with the drive to achieve something in life.". But she quickly grasped that Malala had sensed danger. In 2012, Malala was shot in the head on a school bus by a Taliban gunman. I also had no idea her father played such a huge part?? If she was a Muslim (real one) and she was shot by American solider for defending her religion and her land would she have half the fame she is having right now? The Taliban shot Malala in the head when she was 15 years old. I find one of those well-wishers in her own street in Swat, just outside the home that she never made it back to, on the afternoon she was shot. I don't think anyone can deny the difficulties this girl has faced or the impact she has had on the world. A year ago, schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai was shot in the head by Taliban gunmen. I felt like I was in an agonizing history class that would never end. At that time it was Ziauddin Yousafzai, Malala's father, who was perceived to be at the greatest risk. In the speech she spoke about wanting all girls to get an education. She didn't want revenge or violence on the Taliban (even the man who shot her), she just wanted peace and opportunity for all. Malala's parents and brothers were still in Pakistan but Javid Kayani was standing at her bedside. "One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world," she said. She was shot in the head by a … Malala kept a diary of the events, which was published in 2009 by BBC Urdu. "When I looked at 400 youth and people from more than 100 countries… I said that I am not only talking to the people of America and the other countries, I am talking to every person in the world," she says. During a 10-hour operation last November, he discovered that Malala's facial nerve had been entirely severed by the bullet and that a 2cm section of it was missing. This young woman took a bullet because she refused to sit down and shut up, period. Malala's father was at the Press Club when a phone call came to tell him one of his school buses had been attacked. She attempted to write, but she had poor control of the pencil - unsurprising for someone with a head injury. The blog was anonymous, but Malala was also unafraid to speak out in public about the right to education, as she did in February 2009 to the Pakistani television presenter Hamid Mir, who brought his show to Swat. "She was initially conscious, but restless and agitated, moving all her limbs," he says. Still only 16, she has to balance being the world's most high-profile educational campaigner, in demand around the world, with the completion of her own schooling. The freedom to go to the store without needing a male escort. "People don't need to be aware of these things at the age of nine or 10 or 11 but we were seeing terrorism and extremism, so I had to be aware," she says. Inside the intensive care unit in Peshawar, Malala appeared to respond well to the surgery. As a young girl, Malala Yousafzai defied the Taliban in Pakistan and demanded that girls be allowed to receive an education. Like other parts of north-west Pakistan, Swat had always been a devout and conservative region, but what was happening by 2007 was very different - radio broadcasts threatening Sharia-style punishments for those who departed from local Muslim traditions, and most ominously, edicts against education. Malala Yousafzai, who met the Queen on Friday , has received plenty of plaudits for her campaigning, but the Pakistani schoolgirl is not the only teenager trying to make the world a better place. "She was very reluctant initially to speak, she preferred to be photographed from the good side," he says. I found it very interesting but if you're not into international politics/history you might find the first section a bit slow. Getting shot didn't stop Malala. Ziauddin Yousafzai remembers it as the biggest day of his life. "It gave me a lot of courage and strength [a sense] that enough is enough, now is the time to speak against the enemies of education," he says. I have been following this story ever since Malala Yousafzai was shot and articles about her began to appear on CNN.com. "She should have been under the protection of Pakistan," he says. It still baffles me how undervalued women are in this country. I Am Malala: The Story of the Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban. October 8th 2013 I felt like I was in an agonizing history class that would never end. In that, she wasn't alone. I adore the bright colors she wears and the liquid wonder of her eyes. It's a mountainous place, cool in summer and snowy in winter, within easy reach of the capital, Islamabad. Personally: no. By experiencing Malala's story, it gives a true face to the people of Pakistan who are mostly wanting peace and prosperity, not oppression a. On the afternoon of 9 October, she walked out of school as normal and boarded a small bus waiting outside the gates. Instead, Irving decided to expose the nerve and re-route it so it travelled a shorter distance. I love her passion and courage. (p.144). No-one thought the Taliban would target a child. "I heard the firing, then I saw lots of blood on Malala's head," says Kainat. Soon afterwards, there was outrage across Pakistan after a video emerged from Swat showing the Taliban flogging a 17-year-old girl for alleged "illicit relations" with a man. Malala Maiwand … Until 1969, it was a semi-autonomous principality - its ruler known as the Wali. 'It's impossible, how can they do it? Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Malala Yousufzai is a campaigner for girls' education from Pakistan. However, I could see why some people might. Her full story can only now be told. Given all her many accolades, she remained true to her value and beliefs. and feeling a little as if I was being coerced into forming a political opinion based on the interpretations being offered in the factual accounts. Theirs was a deadly attitude to maintain, for both Malala and her beloved,intractable father. But as the bus progressed along its route Malala says she did notice something unusual - the road seemed deserted. And from the moment I walk in, I understand what she means. "I was hoping that her cognitive abilities would still be there. The Swat Valley once took pride in being called "the Switzerland of Pakistan". Being resident of the area, Valley of Swat, where she lived (basically she is from the adjoining District Shangla whence her father came to Swat and established private school), I find the authenticity of the most of events described and actions claimed hard to believe (as do almost all the residents). "I opened my eyes and the first thing I saw was that I was in a hospital and I could see nurses and doctors," she says. Malala is such an inspiration to me. How did it feel to speak in public once again - this time on a bigger stage than she could ever have imagined? Each could carry about 20 people and would be waiting to take the girls and their teachers home at the end of the school day. For Reynolds, the fact that Malala was able to articulate her questions was a huge relief. Malala took a bullet because she had the unconditional love and en. And most crucially Malala did not internalize an indifference to her very existence---as are a never ending continuum of women--- no matter where they live or who they worship. A female journalist has been shot dead in eastern Afghanistan, the latest victim of a spate of assassinations across the country. "When she woke up she had this very frightened look and her eyes were darting back and forth," he says. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. I was always captivated by the way Malala spoke in interviews before she was attacked: I simply loved the sound of her voice and the sight of her face, which seemed to shine with her spirit. She knew that her way of life was under threat. I did not enjoy this book as much as I wanted to. I enjoyed the last 75 pages as more details were given on Malala's shooting, recovery and strength. A young bearded Talib asked for Malala … I think her story is amazing and her courage remarkable, her plight and vision inspiring but the book itself I found to be an odd mix of political and historical fact and personal reflections that didn't quite gel for me. Not... To see what your friends thought of this book, This young woman took a bullet because she refused to sit down and shut up, period. Malala is the symbol of enlightenment in modern age. "I asked Moniba, 'Why is there no-one here? So the fact that she was mouthing words and writing - I thought she's not lost the ability to speak. "The first word that she tapped out was 'country'. Malala had been shot in the head and it was clear to everyone, including the Pakistan army, that her life was in danger. Soon, Swat became known across Pakistan for the number of professionals it was producing - especially doctors and teachers. I do understand that the background was needed, I just felt that could have been done in less time. TV presenter Hamid Mir looks back on the attack and the country's realisation that the Taliban were capable of shooting a young girl as a defining moment. All the time she kept on praising her dad, disparaged and belittled her country of orgin which I have serious doubts after reading this literature. But there was still the usual after-school chat and gossip to share with Moniba, who was sitting next to her. Her defiant slogan claims. It is refreshing and enlightening to hear a story straight from the source - especially on the topic of life in the Middle East which is always quickly demonized in America. "I thought she was probably going to survive, but I wasn't sure of her neurological outcome, because she'd been so sick. He is a young man called Farhanullah and he says the Taliban have blighted his life, destroying Swat's economic, social and educational fabric. She was shot in the head by militants for daring to … I had been flown from Pakistan to the U.K. while unconscious and without my parents. He has no doubt about her power to focus attention on the bigger picture of nearly 60 million out-of-school children around the world. "I thanked God - 'O Allah, I thank you because you have given me a new life and I am alive.'". "It really was the most difficult time in my life," he says. Honestly this proved yet another attempt by this girl to cash in on fame and £££. Part of the reason for this drive to succeed is that only white-collar, professional jobs will allow these girls a life outside their homes. The two men discussed the situation with local army commanders. The Sangota girls were also very bright, which meant more competition. ", I ask if he would like to send a message to Malala. Start by marking “I Am Malala: The Story of the Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban” as Want to Read: Error rating book. That day, she was in the middle of her exams, and had a lot on her mind. Still, I’m glad I read this book already -even if years late (also would’ve been better if Malala didn’t have a book written at such. ", As Malala gradually stabilised, over the next couple of days, Reynolds was asked for her opinion again - this time on her rehabilitation. Not sure if I’m going to review this book especially since I don’t know enough about the Taliban in Pakistan and the political climate. Malala's fame and impact has continued to grow. This is the cause to which I want to devote my life.”. Her full story can now be told. Read about our approach to external linking. Still a worthy read and I really appreciated the insight into. "I was born in a country that was created after midnight,I was shot just after midday". Freedom of religion. Moments later, the bus was flagged down by two young men as it passed a clearing, only 100 yards from the school gates. Although himself uneducated, he laid the foundation for a network of schools in the valley - the first boys' primary school came in 1922, followed within a few years by the first girls' school. "So contemplating surgery in this very sensitive area can have risks. "I asked them how much security would be provided to us," Shah recalls. However, I could see why some people might. There are still fears for her security and also criticism that she attracts too much attention, especially in the West. *Highlights: This book was better than I thought it would be.
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