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For the month of December, Natalie Portman‘s online book club has chosen Malala Yousafzai’s latest autobiography, ‘Finding My Way.’ The posting hints at the live talk in Paris featuring Portman and Yousafzai, which will include the Nobel laureate’s views on being a student and growing up under the media.
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The book club was immediately highlighted when the post was made on the social media account of Natalie’s Book Club. The post was explicit about the excitement over the Paris event and described the book as a ‘magnificent’ and deeply insightful look into purpose and experience. The pairing of two globally recognized advocates of education and women’s rights was indeed very attractive.
Sure enough, it attracted a lot of attention. The comments section swiftly got filled with cudos regarding the pick and Malala Yousafzai. One netizen posted, ‘Malala is a highly inspirational person! Her book rocks! Natalie is a wonderful person for education and literacy! They are both fantastic and really admirable!’ It was an ideal epitome of the strong trinity of the club’s selection that linked Portman’s continuous advocacy with Yousafzai’s unparalleled story.
Nonetheless, the reactions were not only respect; there were also many who voiced their personal connection and the theme being reflected. One user proclaimed, ‘I will definitely read it,’ and another chimed, ‘Just ordered! Can’t wait to read :).’ The selection was that strong; it was like a good suggestion that led to reading the book instantly. A mother’s comment was especially interesting; she said, ‘My son was really touched by the reading of “I Am Malala” at school.’ This strengthens the idea that the intergenerational reach of Yousafzai’s writings is continuing, and the new book will have a ready and emotionally engaged audience.
Some international fans saw the announcement as a sign that access to the books would be increased positively. One user said, ‘I love Malala 🙏🏻the Spanish version hopefully comes with Malala’s own visit.’ Others were just happy about the thematic match and spoke in the same line as one person who said, ‘Her story has been a blessing to me. This book is amazing’, without beating around the bush.
Aging readers, among the others, in the comments, showed their sense of humor and self-awareness. ‘New book! What a treat! I have not been so good with my reading…,’ one reader admitted and such a confession is indeed relatable to many especially during the hectic holiday season. The book’s selection has served as a driving force. ‘A book of laughter, love and wisdom,’ was the apt, yet strong, descriptor that one user assigned to the memoir’s tone.
The announcement focuses mainly on the future of Yousafzai’s life—university, mission, learning to live young with a Nobel Prize. It distinguishes her new book ‘Finding My Way’ from those that were mostly centered on the trauma. It is an intentional move to the still-going journey of a person, which is a theme that obviously resonates with Portman’s club that often tells stories of personal growth and identity.
The glamour of the Paris event contributed a unique attractiveness that was extra. One eager user who wanted to be extremely informed about the discussion every day was virtually asking, ‘Is there any seat available for tomorrow?’ showing the high demand for the chance to attend the conversation live. While most people will not be able to physically attend, the club has successfully created the sense of being part of an extensive and timely debate.
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To sum up, the pick strengthens the clubs’ image as a source of relevant and world-aware literature. By selecting Malala Yousafzai, Natalie Portman connects her voice to that of the disconnected tale of the unyielding struggle and the ever-thirsty mind of the always curious; the question is not if the book is good or not, rather when is the talk about it starting? The discussions, both virtual and physical, have just gotten going.
This story originally appeared on Celebrityinsider
