Finding My Way with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai
On Wednesday, October 22, at exactly 7 p.m., Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai participated in an online seminar open to Ursinus College students, where she spoke about her newest memoir, Finding My Way. The event was part of the Author’s Talk Series organized by the Library Speakers Consortium.
During the one-hour discussion moderated by Brandon Adler, Yousafzai responded to pre-submitted and live questions about her life, her writing process, and the experiences that shaped her during her college years.
The Library Speakers Consortium
Adler explained that the Library Speakers Consortium “is 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.”
About the Memoir
Yousafzai described Finding My Way as a deeply personal continuation of her story that began in her first memoir, I Am Malala. Unlike the earlier book, this new work focuses on her personal reflections and inner growth.
“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.”
She emphasized that honesty and self-discovery are central themes of her new memoir, offering readers an authentic view of her journey beyond the spotlight.
Author’s Summary
Malala Yousafzai’s discussion of Finding My Way revealed a heartfelt look into her personal evolution, blending openness and authenticity in recounting her experiences and values.