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Let Her Fly
Let Her Fly: A Father's Journey | Ziauddin Yousafzai
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A moving and inspirational story, with a deeply personal look into the Yousafzai family, LET HER FLY traces Ziauddin Yousafzai's journey, from an unconfident stammering little boy living in a mud hut in the mountainous region of Shangla to a man who has broken with tradition and proven there are many faces of feminism. With humor and sincerity, Yousafzai describes his life before the Talibanization of Mingora, scenes of his sons Khusal and Atal fighting kites on the roof, his progressive partnership with his wife Toor Pekai, and the challenge of raising children in an unfamiliar country. After Malala was shot by the Taliban, the Yousafzai family was completely uprooted from their home in the Swat Valley and forced to start over in the United Kingdom. Now, Ziauddin expresses the complex pain and joy of his return, six years later, to the site of Malala's attack. LET HER FLY is an intimate family portrait by the father of one of the most remarkable leaders in the world today. Ziauddin and Toor Pakai have set a singular example for parents who hope to empower their children to make a difference. LET HER FLY will resonate with anyone who has ever cared for a child, as Ziauddin Yousafzai shares what he's learned from his children, and what he hopes to teach the world.
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MerlinTheSlightlyAwkward
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Malala Yousafzai, the youngest person to be a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, fought for the rights of girls to pursue education in Pakistan. She continues to advocate for change in the treatment of women, refugees and marginalized persons throughout the world.
This book is by the father of this amazing woman, as he reflects on the time raising her and her brothers. I‘ve never cried so hard in a prologue.
#nonfiction #feminist #warstories #love

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ReadingRachael
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Malala, in the forward of this book written by her father, describes him as “the personification of love, compassion, and humility.” I feel these characteristics shine throughout this entire book. Ziauddin Yousafzai has an amazing awareness of his own thoughts, feelings, strengths, and weaknesses which seem to give him an astounding degree of both wisdom and empathy. This was such an inspiring read. Highly recommend!

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silentrequiem
Let Her Fly: A Father's Journey | Ziauddin Yousafzai
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Went to Barnes and Noble and only bought three books. All were on sale or clearance so I don't feel too bad about more books.

And then Aral decided to photobomb my book shoot. #catsoflitsy