"My Life" is the immortal autobiography of Ali Mubarak, one of the icons of Egypt's modern renaissance. He chronicles his memories with honesty and depth, giving the reader a rare opportunity to explore the various stages of his academic and professional life. In a refined literary style, the author recounts his childhood and youth, then takes the reader through his brilliant career and major achievements in the fields of construction, education, and engineering, which have made him an enduring icon in history. Within the pages of this book, the reader journeys through moving human moments, stages of struggle and struggle, and intellectual and practical victories, discovering how one man was able to engrave his name in the annals of literature, science, and politics. "My Life" is not merely a personal memoir; it is a cultural testament to a time of great transformation, and an inspiring message to future generations that greatness is forged through will, knowledge, and tireless work.

علي مبارك (1823–1893م) رائد النهضة التعليمية في مصر. تولى وزارة المعارف وأسهم في تطوير المدارس. كتب موسوعته الشهيرة «الخطط التوفيقية». ويُعد من رواد الإصلاح الفكري والتعليمي.