Malala Research Paper

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“Let us pick up our books and our pens they are our most powerful weapons one child, one teacher, one book and one pen can change the world.” (Malala). Malala has taught many that education should be a priority in our life for it will always be our weapon no matter what fight. Although she has had many difficulties in her life she encourages us to not give up. For as Malala she has only wished the best for the Taliban after and before they had attacked her and others. “I want education for the sons and daughters of the Taliban terrorist.” (Malala). Malala’s family story can apply partially to mine. My family background has a few factors in common with Malala’s father. My father has struggled very much like Malala’s father, for I can describe him as a diligent, benevolent and assiduous person. My father has taught me many lessons in life which have helped me out till this day just as Malala’s father has done to her. Although my father had never received education he did teach me that it will always be the most important key …show more content…
The American Dream can be mostly defined as the ideal that every US citizen should have an equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work, determination, and initiative. Because my father only received somewhat of secondary education and my mother primary, you can say they have a disadvantage to those who have exceed past those two levels of education. My father has been rejected by many jobs and life time experiences due to no education. He had once quoted that he works twice and even many more times harder than those who have received full education and that’s why he wishes I will continue with school so I won’t fall into his steps one day. Because of their sacrifices I adulate them very much and as so, I am determined to be first generation in my family to receive full

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