“Educated: A Memoir” by Tara Westover
Educated is a powerful, critically acclaimed memoir about a woman who was born into a survivalist family in rural Idaho and didn’t set foot in a classroom until she was seventeen. Tara Westover’s journey from an isolated, uneducated childhood to earning a PhD from Cambridge is a testament to the transformative power of knowledge, determination, and resilience. Deeply moving and beautifully written, Educated is a story about the struggle for self-invention, family loyalty, and the courage to choose your own path.
Who will like it: perfect for readers interested in memoirs, education, personal growth, resilience, or stories of overcoming adversity.