A review by jesscoast
Educated by Tara Westover

challenging emotional hopeful tense fast-paced

5.0

Top tier memoir, in my view. I couldn’t put it down, despite having to squeeze my eyes shut in some gruesome, shocking, and bloody scenes. The unlikely story is compelling, vivid, and inspiring. It was more about mental illness than I was prepared for, and the complex dynamic of family obligation and self preservation in an abusive, isolated, fanatically religious household. Though Westovers education was her escape from a dim future, the premise unfortunately highlights the unfortunate prospects for the many uneducated children with similar origins. Still, her curiosity and determination can serve as a guide, and hopefully will help out others who need this guide.
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