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Ziauddin Yousafzai’s memoir traces his evolution from an insecure, stammering child in a mud hut in Pakistan to a steadfast educator and political activist. Through his own experiences, he demonstrates how breaking with tradition can empower women and families. The book highlights the challenges and triumphs of raising a future champion of girls’ education and illustrates the enduring influence of a father’s guidance on social change.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Ziauddin Yousafzai
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