I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban Features I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! A brand-new, unused, unopened item in its original packaging, with all original packaging materials included. High seller positive feedback for the seller! Lowest price on amazon! Descriptions I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban A MEMOIR BY THE YOUNGEST RECIPIENT OF THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE "I come from a country that was created at midnight. When I almost died it was just after midday." When the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley in Pakistan, one girl spoke out. Malala Yousafzai refused to be silenced and fought for her right to an education. On Tuesday, October 9, 2012, when she was fifteen, she almost paid the ultimate price. She was shot in the head at point-blank range while riding the ...