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Finding My Way

A Memoir

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Finding My Way

Written by: Malala Yousafzai
Narrated by: Malala Yousafzai
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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! | A USA TODAY BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

“A remarkably intimate and insistently human chronicle of a moral authority’s coming of age.” —The New York Times

This is not the story you think you know. It’s the one I’ve been waiting to tell.

Thrust onto the public stage at fifteen years old after the Taliban’s brutal attack on her life, Malala Yousafzai quickly became an international icon known for bravery and resilience. But away from the cameras and crowds, she spent years struggling to find her place in an unfamiliar world. Now, for the first time ever, Malala takes us beyond the headlines in Finding My Way—a vulnerable, surprising memoir that buzzes with authenticity, sharp humor, and tenderness.

Finding My Way is a story of friendship and first love, of anxiety and self-discovery, of trying to stay true to yourself when everyone wants to tell you who you are. In it, Malala traces her path from high school loner to reckless college student to a young woman at peace with her past. Through candid, often messy moments like nearly failing exams, getting ghosted, and meeting the love of her life, Malala reminds us that real role models aren’t perfect—they’re human.

In this astonishing memoir, Malala reintroduces herself to the world, sharing how she navigated life as someone whose darkest moments threatened to define her narrative—while seeking the freedom to find out who she truly is. Finding My Way is an intimate look at the life of a young woman taking charge of her destiny—and a deeply personal testament to the strength it takes to be unapologetically yourself. Activists Best of 2025 Islamic Heritage Mental Health Awareness Politics & Activism Women Women's Voices Witty Memoir

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Can’t beat an audiobook narrated by the author. I enjoyed learning what she’s been up to in her adult years.

Love that Malala did the narration

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Malala's memoir is a gift. Most famous people who write memoir are actually writing autobiography - the story of their lives (I went to this school, met that person, did this thing). Memoir tells that same story but with meaning that goes beyond the author. Malala's book is true memoir in that it shares her experiences, but speaks to the real experiences of others. She is funny, personable, and oh so very accessible. I absolutely loved this book. And now I love Malala.

I fell in love

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Amazing- highly recommend. It’s the Best book I’ve listened to in a very long time. I loved it

Amazing- highly recommend

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I really loved this book. Listened to it in 2 days. This is going to make a big difference in a young girls life. Thank you for the work you do on girls education.

Loved it

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Incredible storytelling by Malala. I felt like a got to really see, relate to, and appreciate the person Malala is, aside from her incredible work and advocacy. Funny, outgoing, compassionate, and fiercely committed to her mission to see no girl denied their right to education. She is all the more incredible for her vulnerability in sharing her personal struggles in university, mental health, relationships and marriage. I have so much respect and admiration for her, and I wish her all the best in her life.

Beautiful story and soul

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