Why she’s awesome: Not only is Sheryl a powerhouse in the technology world, but she also has a family, including a beautiful daughter, who she makes her number one priority. She often discusses the idea that women tend to leave their successful careers when they start a family, however Sheryl is walking proof that a woman truly can have it all. Her decision to receive a degree in Economics from Harvard Business School has paved the way for the respect she has earned to date. Oftentimes, when we picture a powerful business woman, we think of the cut-throat woman who isn’t afraid to tear others down. I’ve never liked that image very much. Sheryl shows us that we can be powerful, kind, successful, and empathetic all at the same time. Those are …show more content…
Upon hearing her story, I immediately got a copy of her book. To have such bravery at such a young age is incredibly admirable. She truly lives her life for others, which is something we could all learn a thing or two about. Malala’s story will really put your life in perspective. It’s so easy for us to complain about going to school or doing homework. Malala, along with many other young girls in Pakistan, would give anything to receive an education. If this girl isn’t one of your heroes, you need to do some research on her. You won’t be disappointed. Malala is the true essence of Girl …show more content…
Since 2012, she has gained wide public recognition for starring in the ABC drama Scandal, a Shonda Rhimes series in which she plays Olivia Pope, a crisis management expert to politicians and power brokers in Washington DC. For her role, she has been nominated twice for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series, and a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Television series. Kerry is also a member of V-Day, a global movement that brings awareness to violence against women and
Olivia Pope is the star actress in the hit television drama show called Scandal. Scandal is a show that was written by Shonda Rhimes, the reason that I bring this up is because Shonda’s shows are unique in the fact that she creates real, messed up, broken character’s who have experienced what we call life. Olivia Pope is an extremely successful and powerful woman, who runs her own firm specializing in politics in the heart of Washington, D.C. Olivia is often referred to as a “fixer”, who is dedicated to fixing problems in order to protect public images and reputations, which often comes with a fair share of deception and cover ups. Olivia portrays herself as a strong, independent woman but because she pushes everyone away she often finds herself
This book is split into sections as Malala moves through her life story. There are captions for every illustration which explain what is happening. The author did achieve her goal for this book by allowing readers to discover who Malala truly is and what her biggest dream is (to have education available to every child in the
In Joseph Campbell’s book, The Hero with a Thousand Faces. Campbell breaks down the journey of a hero. A journey that per Campbell happens to every one of us, that once complete leaves us with a self-actualization of our life and the moments and decisions that either helped or hindered us at one point in our lifetime. In The Hero with a Thousand Faces, the various examples of each stage are detailed as part of the journey. Campbell uses religious figures and contemporary tales such as Alice in Wonderland to provide us with the definition of the stages. Campbell’s book also provides what the purpose of each stage is as well as brief description. Malala Yousafzai is a prime example of the hero’s journey. Her autobiography I
She believes in doing the right thing and being honest. While, talking about her book, My Beloved World, she stated, "If I write a book where all I've ever experienced is success, people won't take a positive lesson from it." In being candid, I have to own up to my failures, both in my marriage and in my work environment. " She didn't want people to have an unreal image of her, so she wrote a book that revealed her flaws and failures. It made her seem more like an ordinary person, which is what she wanted.
She realized opportunity through this trial would give her if she spoke up about what happened to her, she understood if she gave up the voices of many girls would be unheard, she knew that is was up to her to be the voice of those who can not voice their stories. Through Malala many girls are now able to tell their stories and receive an
Being able to deal with any situation. Never fight yourself (Wooden). She shows that she is poised by being herself, which is being a tough, straight-forward, but at the same time, a kind woman. Most of her adult life, she has always been herself and gave great advice to millions of people from the television to the people she meets every day.
I definitely would recommend this book to many people because the book not only tells a heroic story about fighting for human rights, but talks about a culture very different than our own. One of the aspects I like about the book is how Malala explains everything in an uncomplicated way, which is much easier to understand than the scholars who write about Pakistan. They try to stay “neutral” which destroys the empathy for the international community and sounds too smart for the majority to understand. Furthermore, I am Malala is a lovely book that convincingly tells the story of “the girl who stood up for education and was shot by the Taliban”. Coherent, compelling, and important; the book reached the hearts of millions of readers to depict an accurate understanding of the unstable situations around the world.
When engaging in the controversy surrounded around Sandra Bland’s arrest and followed death, one quote comes to mind, “ Most people are other people. Their thoughts are someone else's opinions, their lives a mimicry, their passions a quotation”(Oscar Wilde). While numerous speculations have been created; for the most part America has divided into two perspectives. Those who believe this case is a suicide with a dash of coincidental, and those who believe this case is a homicide with racial intentions. Many ruling Bland’s case a homicide with racial intentions are treating the case like an axiom; however, this is a unique case that requires more than a glance over social media. Others look at this case blind due to racial beliefs and stereotypes. After conducting a personal investigation, I found error on both sides of the case.
Imagine a world with no education. It is hard not to imagine a society where no knowledge, no future, or no life. If the world had no education; how will we build our sources? How will life know what is right and what is wrong? How would society know about the stages of life from past, present, and future? Just think how empty the world would be without education. Malala Yousafzai, an activist of woman and children's right of education known for her courageous acts to improve education globally. Malala Yousafzai has positively benefitted modern society by speaking up for her rights of education and by inspiring others to join her to create equality for all.
Malala Yousafzai has made many claims for what she believes in. Those without a voice need to be heard. The taliban cannot quiet her. Nonviolence is one of the World’s greatest traditions. Education is one of the most important human rights. Yousafzai is able to support these claims with the way she speaks. She is splendid at using rhetoric, persuasive language with techniques like figures of speech. Malala Yousafzai uses repetition, pathos, and ethos to support her claims.
The movie was overall very informative and easy to understand. I learned about her life from the time she was born to her teenage years. She was born in Mingora, Pakistan before the town was taken over by the Taliban. She grew up visiting her dad’s school very often and became fond of education and learning from a young age. She observed his lectures and she soon was able
Malala Yousafzai, Christina Lamb, Patricia McCormick. (2013, Oct 8). I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up For Education and Changed the World. United Kingdom Judy Clain.
In the fall of 2012, a young Pakistani female was shot in the head by the Taliban while riding the bus home from school, but being shot was only one of the trails Malala Yousafzai was to overcome. Malala’s injuries were too great to be dealt with in hospitals in Pakistan; thus, she was transferred to England to undergo surgery. While in England Malala’s story became so popular that the United Nations heard of how she was shot and as a result, she had become an advocate for education; therefore, on July of 2013, at the age of sixteen, Malala, was invited to speak about her experience at the United Nation’s headquarters in New York. Her speech was intended to inform people of an epidemic that has invaded not only the Middle East but also
July 12nd 2013. Malala celebrated her 16th birthday. It was the day her first major speech held at the U.N after Taliban’s attempt to assassinate her for promoting education for females.
Olivia Pope is a star in the hit television series, Scandal, which airs on ABC. She is an African American woman; she has no children, single and is career driven. She is a crisis manager for those who are in the political world. As the show progresses, Olivia shows that she is strong, hardworking, loyal, a helper and a fixer. As the show progresses she develops into a character that has personal issues of her own and those watching wonder if she deflecting her own problems and if that is why she is always trying to help others fix theirs. Olivia is someone who goes after it, is not afraid of anyone or anything, and her style is remarkable and exhibits class.