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A review by erinbro1
Educated by Tara Westover
3.0
I heard a ton of hype about Educated before reading it, so my expectations for this memoir were very high. The writing is wonderful, and Westover does an excellent job pacing the "plot" of her life going from working on a scrap yard with her prepper family to studying at the world's finest universities.
Despite all this, something was missing for me. One of the most fascinating parts of Westover's story is her eventual struggle to trust her own memories after she finally breaks away from the abuse that's so prevalent in her home. Perhaps because of this battle, Westover's voice comes across a little detached and disconnected sometimes, and I did not feel close to her as a narrator. So, while I was moved by her strength and determination, I didn't feel like I truly got to know her.
Despite all this, something was missing for me. One of the most fascinating parts of Westover's story is her eventual struggle to trust her own memories after she finally breaks away from the abuse that's so prevalent in her home. Perhaps because of this battle, Westover's voice comes across a little detached and disconnected sometimes, and I did not feel close to her as a narrator. So, while I was moved by her strength and determination, I didn't feel like I truly got to know her.