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Book Review of I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban

I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban
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I loved the parts when Malala was telling her own story. I was less enthralled with the history and political machinations of Pakistan. She raises great questions - how can the Taliban require female teachers and doctors for women if they won't allow girls to go to school to qualify for these jobs? - and highlights hard to believe practices in the 21st century like girls being married off at age 13. I'm glad I read it.