The most powerful book I have ever read is I am Malala. As an English Teaching major, I have quite an interest in literature and I have read dozens of books throughout the years. I am Malala, is a book, written by Malala Yousafazi. The book is a true story of Malala’s journey to gaining the right to receive an education. She was shot in the head by the Taliban and saw her life flash before her eyes. This young girl stood up for not only herself, but for all of the women and children in Pakistan that deserve to receive an education.

This book changed my view on my major as a college student. After having some doubts about my major and reading this book, I knew I was in the exact place I should be. It is hard to accomplish anything in life without knowing how to read and write. Many of the citizens of Pakistan do not know how to perform these tasks or know very little about them. Getting into the mechanics of writing and helping students to formulate their best writing styles is one of the most amazing things I can accomplish as a teacher. Malala risked her life everyday to fight for her education. Writing her book to spread her word has impacted many people and even showed them how they can now contribute their skills to help others be successful in the world. Although it was extremely sad reading everything that she had to go through, it left a huge spot in my mind that will never leave. The Taliban does not want women and children to receive an education because they will then have the ability to make a change and put up a fight for what they deserve. Malala is an inspiration for people all over the world because she has shared her story and is willing to do everything in her power to get the people of Pakistan what they deserve.

Millions of people have raised money and written letters to Malala to show their support. Luckily, Malala survived this horrible shooting and keeps spreading her word on education. She is a person I look up to because she is determined to allow the women of Pakistan to be allowed to get an education. My goal is to help educate as many people in my teaching career as possible and because my favorite subject is English I have an even bigger goal of improving student’s reading and writing as much as I possibly can.

While you are relaxing over the holidays and need a good book to read, I highly suggest I am Malala. The way this book is written makes you feel as if you are right next to Malala in every step she is taking and her words evoke the exact emotions as she feeling throughout her experiences. This book won a Nobel Peace Prize and even had different versions printed for younger adolescents to be able to read and understand what was happening. I encourage everyone to read this life-changing book because it will make you appreciate your life and want to help allow everyone around the world to receive an education.