Book · 2026 · Biography & Autobiography
Finding My Way
A Memoir
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That's what I think this book finding my way does is that people get a real view on what activism actually looks like because I think we have I think we're looking for heroes. Yeah. And because we're looking for heroes, we have a glorified view of what activism looks like.
Jay Shetty · On Purpose with Jay Shetty · Oct 2025 Listen at 1:21:03 What they say about it
- Discusses writing in the book“because of the way you write about it”2
- Highlights early activism“an activist from such a young age”2
The best things said about it
Thank you so much for writing this book, Finding My Way.
Jay Shetty On Purpose with Jay Shetty · Oct 2025 I read the book that you were an activist before the event, and we'll talk about it, but you were already an activist from such a young age.
Jay Shetty On Purpose with Jay Shetty · Oct 2025 I mean in your book and I want to be very sensitive to do with this because of the way you write about it and when I was at this point in your book it really you know, it really took me a second to process it myself and you talked about how you said my life is so happy.
Jay Shetty On Purpose with Jay Shetty · Oct 2025 I think this was when you're writing about in the book, it was more about school than college, but you became the resident advisor on romance.
Jay Shetty On Purpose with Jay Shetty · Oct 2025 Yeah, in the book you wrote, "How to choose between an institution I didn't believe in Yes. and a life without the person I loved.
Jay Shetty On Purpose with Jay Shetty · Oct 2025 Why people recommend it
Finding My Way by Malala Yousafzai is a memoir that chronicles the author's remarkable journey as a young advocate and provides an authentic look into the realities of modern activism. During an episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Jay Shetty recommended the book to listeners, explaining that it strips away the glorified, hero-centric views people often hold and instead reveals what grassroots activism truly entails. Shetty walked through several personal passages from the memoir, discussing Yousafzai's early activism predating the tragic attack on her life, her thoughtful reflections on happiness, and her unique insights into romance and spotting red flags during her school years. Furthermore, Shetty explored the poignant dilemmas the author faced regarding personal relationships and institutional beliefs, eventually thanking her for sharing her vulnerability and story with the podcast community. The book is widely celebrated on the show for offering readers a grounded, deeply human perspective on resilience, education, and the courage required to stand up for one's convictions in the face of immense adversity and global attention.
Every mention
Jay Shetty Thank you so much for writing this book, Finding My Way. Thank you for coming and sharing it with our commu… 6
“And that's what so interesting about it is I read the book that you were an activist before the event, and we'll we'll talk about it, but you were already an activist from such a young age.”
“I mean in your book and I want to be very sensitive to do with this because of the way you write about it and when I was at this point in your book it really you know, it really took me a second to process it myself and you talked about how you said my life is so happy”
“I think this was when you're writing about in the book, it was more about school than college, but you became the resident advisor on romance. Yes. Is is what you say. And then there's this beautiful part where you say "How are you so good at spotting red flags when you've never been on a date?"”
“Yeah, in the book you wrote, "How to choose between an institution I didn't believe in Yes. and a life without the person I loved."”
“That's what I think this book finding my way does is that people get a real view on what activism actually looks like because I think we have I think we're looking for heroes. Yeah. And because we're looking for heroes, we have a glorified view of what activism looks like.”
“Thank you so much for writing this book, Finding My Way. Thank you for coming and sharing it with our community here today.”
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
“In this book, one other topic that I discuss is a sense of belonging. Mhm. And I have really struggled with that because of the way I had to leave Pakistan.”
“So, you know, you will learn a lot about this book, but you will also be, you know, you know, laughing with me or, you know, at you. Yeah, or at me.”