An Essay On I Am Malala

In the book, “I am Malala”, there has been so much destruction from the Taliban that many people decided to leave their homes to go to a safer place. Most of them, left with just the clothing on their backs. There were refugee camps setup where most of the people could go to be safe and some of the local families opened their homes to allow people to stay with them. These camps were so populated that Malala and her family decided to go to Shangla where they had family but Malala’s father decided to stay in Peshawar to educate people to explain to them what was happening in their village. I can’t imagine how unsafe these people must have felt that they needed to leave their village with just what they were wearing and went to a place of the unknown. After a few months, the prime minister announced that everyone could return back to their homes. As Malala’s family returned, they noticed so much destruction, homes destroyed, holes on the walls, bullet casings covering the ground and homes that were looted. All of these events were occurring in 2009, and it’s amazing that people have to live under these circumstances in this day and age. I am so glad and fortunate to be living in a country that for the most part I can feel safe with my family and know that our government will do everything in their power to protect and serve all Americans.

Malala’s father continues to give speeches against Fazlullah and

She said “let us pick up our books and our pens they are our most powerful weapons, one child, one teacher, one book and one pen can change the world.” That was a powerful message that she shared at sixteen years old with others. It’s truly inspirational to have people like Malala in this world to make a difference. I hope that one day my voice can be just as powerful as