A review by brob1856
Educated by Tara Westover

5.0

I’d say this memoir is one of my all time favorites. Tara’s account of the vast forms of manipulation, abuse, and control her parents exhibited throughout her life is astounding. How she keeps a loving and open heart for so long even through all of the horrific things done to her and her siblings. The ways in which she relays to us how she processes the bits and pieces through the education she finds in books and through others experiences and advocacy to help her. The desperation her dad, brother and mother show in their attempt not to “lose” her is truly frightening and only solidifies in my mind how sick and unwell so many are and have been, certainly those in the throws of religion and/or great conspiracies. Her ability to escape and heal is incredibly inspirational. I recommend this book 10/10 and hope everyone will give it a listen or a read!!!