Finding My Way with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai
On Wednesday, October 22, at 7 p.m., Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai joined an online discussion with Ursinus College students to present her latest memoir, Finding My Way. The event was part of the Author’s Talk Series organized by the Library Speakers Consortium.
For an hour, Yousafzai spoke with host and moderator Brandon Adler, who introduced the Consortium as “a partnership of more than 500 library systems across the US, Canada, and New Zealand, with the goal of making author talks more accessible to communities of all sizes.”
Students had the opportunity to interact through both pre-submitted and live chat questions, engaging in thoughtful conversation about Yousafzai’s experiences, challenges, and growth, especially during her college years. The discussion highlighted how Finding My Way stands apart from her first memoir, I Am Malala, through a more introspective and open tone.
“This memoir is the most personal reflection I have ever shared,” Yousafzai said. “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.”
Author’s Summary
Malala Yousafzai’s candid conversation about Finding My Way revealed her commitment to authenticity and personal growth while inspiring audiences to embrace their true selves.