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Educated: A Memoir
by Tara Westover
Overview
Educated is a powerful memoir recounting Tara Westover's journey from growing up in a strict and isolated Mormon survivalist family in rural Idaho to earning a PhD from Cambridge University.
The book explores themes of family loyalty, self-invention, and the transformative power of education. Tara was denied formal schooling and medical care as a child, yet she taught herself enough to pass the ACT and gain admission to college.
Throughout the memoir, Westover grapples with the tension between her desire for knowledge and her complicated relationship with her family, especially her father. Her story highlights resilience and the courage to break away from deeply ingrained beliefs to forge a new path.
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Tara Westover grew up without formal education in a strict, survivalist family.
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She self-educated to gain admission to Brigham Young University and later Cambridge.
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The memoir explores themes of family conflict, identity, and self-discovery.
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Westover’s story illustrates the transformative power of education.
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The book highlights the struggle between loyalty to family and personal growth.
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It sheds light on issues of mental health and abuse within isolated communities.
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Educated challenges the notion of what it means to be truly educated.
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