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.
The 5964th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2018
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 334
- Words
- 103,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- Boston Public Library: Top Genre Books of the 2010s (Boston Public Library)
- Bill Gate's Book Recommendations (Bill Gates)
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)