Finding My Way: A Memoir

Yousafzai’s narrative includes her sense of obligation. What kinds of responsibilities does she take seriously, and how does she navigate conflicting responsibilities? What does this tell us about her as a person? Explain.

The author explains how she has, in her own way, rebelled against certain expectations from others. What do her actions tell the reader about her values and priorities? Include at least three examples from the book.

How is Yousafzai’s portrayal of herself different from media representations of her you have seen or heard about? What do these differences suggest about the biases and assumptions underlying these media?

Yousafzai is the founder of the Malala Fund, a charity that supports girls’ education around the world. Visit the website and research their projects. How does Finding My Way support the fund’s goals?

If you could meet Yousafzai, what would you ask her about? Why? Explain what you would hope to learn from your conversation. Consider her personal life and work as an activist.

The author is candid about her the mental health challenges she experienced after being shot by a Taliban gunman. How has therapy changed her perspective and behaviors, and how is this shift in perspective reflected in the book?

How does Yousafzai portray her parents and the role they play in her life? Consider her admiration for them as well as her resistance to their expectations. Answer in detail with references to the book.

How did Yousafzai’s visit to Shangla help to affirm her life goals? How does the school in Shangla serve as a symbol of both hope and fragility? Explain.