Finding My Way with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai
On Wednesday, October 22nd, at exactly 7 pm, Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai appeared in an online seminar available to Ursinus students. She discussed her newest memoir, Finding My Way, as part of the Author’s Talk Series hosted by the Library Speakers Consortium.
During the hour-long event, Yousafzai joined host and moderator Brandon Adler to answer questions about her life and book. Adler described the Consortium as “a partnership of more than 500 library systems across the US, Canada, and New Zealand, aiming to make author talks accessible to communities of all sizes.”
Engaging with the Audience
The seminar featured both pre-submitted and live questions from participants. Attendees received thoughtful insights into the author’s experiences, especially challenges she encountered during college.
A More Personal Memoir
Finding My Way contrasts with her first memoir, I Am Malala, by offering a deeper, more personal reflection. Yousafzai shared,
“This memoir is the most personal reflection I have ever shared. This is me reintroducing myself for who I am and the most important thing for me in all of these years has been to be true to myself. This is not to show myself as a symbol or as a hero but to show myself for who I am. This is the most personal story, and I have been very honest and open in talking about everything just to ensure that it’s the true side that people can learn more about.”
About the Author’s Approach
Her intent is to present her genuine self rather than a symbolic image or hero figure, emphasizing honesty and openness throughout the memoir.
Author's summary: Malala Yousafzai’s latest memoir offers an intimate and honest look into her personal journey, focusing on authenticity rather than symbolism.