As I sit around waiting for my next book to arrive, I thought I would reflect on the movement that I will be taking part in. Go Big Read is a collective experience, with participants all reading and discussing the same book and the ideas that surround it. This year’s book is “I Am Malala” the autobiography of the Pakistani girl who was shot in the face for standing up for her right to education. How much more fitting could a selection be for a university sponsored book club. This effort is put on by the University of Wisconsin, and I believe it is a great pick because everyone associated with the university is in one way or another, fighting for their right to an education, even if they’re not having to fight the same aggressors and aggressions as Malala.
I also find that this is a very fitting book for me, being that my profession is in higher education. It brings an awareness that not everyone in every part of the world has an easy road to education. What’s more, there are people who do not have a safe road to education in general, regardless of the level of education. So often I, as well as others, take for granted access to education. It is a very valuable privilege that is not always obtainable. I would like to say it is a right, and I believe it should be. However, I know that is not the truth.
I am interested to see how this book plays out. I have a feeling it will be captivating and entertaining, although not necessarily in an amusing way. I was able to read the first chapter of the book while waiting for my used, snail mail copy to arrive. The tale seems to be laid out vividly along a flowing storyline. I am also excited to take part in the UW’s Go Big Read activities and share my thoughts on the book with others.
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