Tara Westover

Tara Westover is an American author, best known for her memoir 'Educated'. The book details her life growing up in a strict and abusive household in rural Idaho, her self-education, and her eventual escape to earn a PhD from the University of Cambridge. Her story is one of resilience and the transformative power of education.

Books

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  1. 1. Educated

    Cover of 'Educated' by Tara Westover

    In this memoir, a young woman recounts her journey from a sheltered and abusive childhood in a strict and isolated Idaho family to her pursuit of knowledge and education. Despite facing numerous obstacles, including her family's distrust of formal education, Tara Westover manages to escape her oppressive upbringing and eventually earns a PhD from Cambridge University. Through her compelling and thought-provoking narrative, she explores themes of identity, family, and the transformative power of education.