“Now all I see is someone who's too afraid to get back out there. Everyone around you is going to give you a gentle push now and then, but never hard enough because they don't want to upset Poor Violet. You need shoving, not pushing. You need to jump back on that camel. Otherwise you're going to stay up on the ledge you've made for yourself.”
―
―
“I want to be justice, love and the wrath of God all in one.”
― Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood
― Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood
“I don't want to be thought of as the "girl who was shot by the Taliban" but the "girl who fought for education." This is the cause to which I want to devote my life.”
― I Am Malala: The Story of the Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban
― I Am Malala: The Story of the Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban
“Hate is such a strong word ... But I LOVE the fact that I'm going to find myself, so that someday I'll stop using it.”
― Hate is Such a Strong Word
― Hate is Such a Strong Word
The Hopefuls
— 3623 members
— last activity May 22, 2026 05:20PM
Just a place for Hopefuls to share books, friendship and love.
Our Shared Shelf
— 222811 members
— last activity 18 hours, 18 min ago
OUR SHARED SHELF IS CURRENTLY DORMANT AND NOT MANAGED BY EMMA AND HER TEAM. Dear Readers, As part of my work with UN Women, I have started reading ...more
Helen’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Helen’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
More friends…
Favorite Genres
Polls voted on by Helen
Lists liked by Helen




























