Educated : The international bestselling memoir
(Author) Tara WestoverBorn to survivalists in Idaho, Tara Westover didn't go to school. As she grew older, her father became more radical and her brother more violent. At sixteen, Tara knew she had to leave home. In doing so she discovered both the transformative power of education, and the price she had to pay for it.
Tara Westover
Tara Westover is an American memoirist and author known for her debut memoir, "Educated," which was published in 2018. The book recounts her journey from growing up in a strict and isolated household in rural Idaho to eventually earning a PhD from the University of Cambridge. Westover's writing style is characterized by its raw and honest portrayal of her experiences, as well as her ability to vividly capture the complexities of family relationships and personal growth. "Educated" has received critical acclaim and has been a New York Times bestseller, solidifying Westover's impact on the memoir genre. Her work has sparked important conversations about education, family dynamics, and the resilience of the human spirit.