The Taliban invaded Swat Valley, Pakistan, where Malala and
her family lived. They wanted to force girls to stop going to school. Malala, a
brave young girl, spoke out and was not silenced. She continued to fight for women’s rights and
for girls to attend school. On October
9th, 2012 Malala was only 15 years old, and was shot in the head by
these vicious terrorists hoping to use her as an example. Instead, “at sixteen she has become a global
symbol of peaceful protest”, and the youngest winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. Our book club ladies discussed the courage of
Malala, and her incredible loving and supportive parents.
We discussed the value of educators and everyone shared
their teacher superpower! We took a few moments to be silent and present and we
lifted up all of our ladies that were missing from our book club group. Robin
shared a little on food and health. What
a blessing this monthly gathering we have kept going! I am honored, privileged to be a part of it.
Thank you ladies for your inspiration, your beauty, your laughter, your
insight, and your blessings.
Look forward to our last book club meeting hosted by Maria
Rego. Remember to bring in your favorite childhood book.
Be Blessed,
Mary
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