Malala Yousafzai, a seemingly-normal Pakistan teen, has turned a bad situation into something extraordinary. She has captured worldwide attention after being shot in the head by the Taliban. After miraculously recovering from her wound, she sought to speak out about women’s rights for education.

Her autobiography gained her a Nobel Peace Prize and caused people from all over to start taking action. However, her book does not just describe her life, but also examines politics and Pakistan’s history. She has not just the US, but the whole world, the importance of friendship, faith, and women’s education.

At just sixteen, Malala has become a global symbol for peaceful protest and the belief that one person can make a difference in the world.