let's evaluate Malala Yousufazai-
1. she was 'Pakistani'
2. shot by the Taliban
3. recovered
And is pursuing the values she believed in once again without bitching and moaning of having grown up in a twisted society.

let's evaluate Maggie Thatcher- (RIP)
1. she wasn't born wealthy
2. studied real hard
3. went for it
till the end was a dignified Lady who truly was much loved.