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Educated

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In her memoir Educated, Tara Westover recounts her incredible journey from a childhood spent in rural Idaho, where she was raised in a Mormon survivalist home to the halls of prestigious universities. Homeschooled with no formal education, Westover chronicles how her desire to attend college led to her leaving her family behind and ultimately earning a PhD from Cambridge University.

With unflinching honesty and insight, Westover examines her quest for identity and self discovery, while reconciling her unique upbringing. She explores themes of resilience, trauma, forgiveness, and the transformative power of education in this exceptional book.

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“What a person knows about the past is limited, and will always be limited, to what they are told by others.”

Tara Westover, Educated
Elizabeth R. Wilson
“For those looking for a compelling memoir I highly recommend Educated. What an incredible personal story this young woman tells. At its core, it really champions independent thought and the freedom that knowledge can bring to your life.”