A review by hannalizzy
Educated by Tara Westover

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense slow-paced

5.0

I will never forget this book. An incredible memoir, and an unforgettable experience. As someone who grew up Mormon but is now questioning my new path, it’s incredibly valuable to hear Tara’s experience. I just got my undergrad and was CONVINCED I’d never go back to school, but after this, I’m researching grad schools. Heaven help me 😅

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Incest, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment