Malala Yousafzai opens up about personal experiences in her new memoir, including a memorable moment at Oxford University and her early romance with her husband, Asir Malik.
In a candid reflection, Malala reveals how smoking weed with friends at Oxford led her to unexpectedly relive painful memories of the Taliban’s attack on her. She recalls the overwhelming sensation that she had returned to her hometown of Swat, only to be confronted by vivid flashbacks. The traumatic images of armed men, a blood-stained school bus, and the violence she endured resurfaced. After this emotional experience, Malala’s friends helped her into a room where she suffered a severe panic attack. She vomited and was warned by her friend Anisa not to go to the hospital, as the effects of the drug were still in her system. She spent the rest of the night anxious, unable to sleep for fear of not waking up.
Malala’s memoir, “Finding My Way,” scheduled for release on October 21, 2025, delves further into her personal life. In it, she talks about her relationship with Asir Malik, describing their courtship and her time at Oxford University. The book also explores her evolving views on marriage and her journey as an activist.
The Nobel Peace Prize laureate also shares a humorous memory from her early days with Malik. On one of their dates, she wore a conservative outfit approved by her mother but later changed into a sleeveless pink dress and heels upon arrival at the restaurant. Malik, in his surprise, jokingly called her a “sex bomb.” Malala reflects on the challenges of keeping the relationship secret from her parents, particularly her mother, who initially disapproved of the relationship, wanting her to marry within their Pashtun community. Despite early family tensions, the couple’s bond grew stronger, and they eventually married in November 2021 in Birmingham, England.
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