“How One Girl Saved the World and Changed It Forever” by Malala Yousafzai is a remarkable account of an incredible young woman’s struggle to achieve an education and become a symbol of hope for women around the world. Malala Yousafzai is still just ten years old when the Taliban captured her village. They called music a “western” practice banned for women. They called the school a “rag” which meant female apparel was not allowed. They even said that women could not go to school. The brutal regime did not want girls to learn and grow up.
But Malala did. She was shamed and isolated by her classmates, who did not support her. No one came to her rescue, no one sought to help. Only a very courageous girl such as Malala came to their rescue, speaking out, educating others, and making a difference she will be proud to have done forever.
This book tells the story of how one girl stood up for education and changed it forever. It is a story that reveals the terrible truth about some things our government and schools may hide. Who knows what the future holds for our country, but this one girl certainly did. Malala is quoted as saying, “I was shamed for my faith and my gender, but I remained firm in my principles.” Those principles, and the courage that came with them, are essential to ensuring the freedoms we enjoy are for everyone.
We live in the Greatest Generation. We are fortunate. We should celebrate our past and build on our future. The Malala Fund has done just that, along with countless organizations helping women around the globe achieve education, financial empowerment, and freedom. It is time we all understood that not everyone can reach education or excel at a high level in an elite institution of higher learning. We have to realize that each one of us has a right to reach our full potential and make an impact in this world.
One Girl’s Fight by Ziauddin Muhammad tells the life story of one girl who did not let obstacles keep her from pursuing an education. She refuses to accept poverty as an option, knowing that if left to her own devices, she would fail. She boldly went after her dreams, knowing that the rewards will follow. In her eyes, there is nothing wrong with striving for greatness. That is why this book is necessary for all Americans because the world needs more great minds like Malala to ensure that the dream of education for all is achieved.
This is an engrossing, emotional read with deep lessons about self-worth, motivation, perseverance, and desire. The author tackles education from the perspective of a child, reflecting upon her own experience growing up in Pakistan. It gives an insider’s look at what it takes to succeed in this challenging and diverse nation. It shows how one girl, inspired by the example of her grandmother, took on the world of education. This book is essential for all Americans who want to know and understand more about the incredible opportunities available to all people, regardless of background or circumstance.