Educated

by Tara Westover

Sarah's take

I recommend *Educated* for its raw and transformative journey of self-discovery, where Tara Westover grapples with her identity while navigating the complexities of family loyalty and personal ambition. This book is perfect for readers who are drawn to powerful narratives of resilience and the quest for knowledge against all odds, especially those who appreciate stories of strong women forging their own paths in the face of adversity.

About the book

Raised by survivalist Mormon parents in rural Idaho, Tara Westover never set foot in a classroom until she taught herself enough to enter college at seventeen. Her memoir chronicles the wrenching journey from an isolated childhood marked by her father's paranoia and family violence to earning a PhD from Cambridge. It's a powerful exploration of how education can both liberate and fracture family bonds.

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