Malala's Memoir: A Fresh Perspective on the Iconic Activist's Life

Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai is set to unveil a deeply personal side of her life in her upcoming memoir, Finding My Way, scheduled for release on October 21, 2025.

“At 15 years old, the world knew my name, but no one really knew me,” Malala wrote on social media. She stated,

Finding My Way is the most personal thing I’ve ever written — a messy, honest, and sometimes painfully funny memoir. This is not the story you think you know. It’s the one I’ve been waiting to tell.

The memoir is described by her publisher as a narrative filled with “humor, fierce vulnerability, and piercing candor,” chronicling her growth, challenges, and the pursuit of purpose while under public scrutiny.

This memoir follows her bestselling debut, I Am Malala, published in 2013, which sold nearly two million copies worldwide. Since then, she has continued to champion girls’ education through the Malala Fund, produced award-winning films, and graduated from Oxford University in 2020. Recently, she co-founded the Recess Fund with her husband, Asser Malik, to promote equity for women in sports.

Finding My Way promises to delve into her more private struggles, including her university years, her relationship with Malik, and the emotional challenges of living up to her international image. The memoir aims to illuminate her journey of self-discovery and the complexities of finding her place in the world.

The book is now available for preorder from major booksellers, and for those who think they know Malala Yousafzai, this memoir offers an invitation to meet her anew.