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A review by alexutzu
Educated by Tara Westover
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
This book was a rollercoaster of progressively developing events and emotions. The story is very powerful, while getting into it I did not expect it to unfold like this, some parts were really shocking. It's not only about religion, but also about all sorts of negative things that stem from a controlling family. The author, after a long struggle, manages to achieve amazing things (educational, behavioural, mental health-related) by breaking away from a toxic environment and fighting to stay away from it.
I have listened to an audio version of this book, which might have given me a different perspective than reading it. I liked the pacing of this version, as it seems faster and more compelling in terms of storytelling. The beginning was a bit slow, but the book caught a lot of speed in the second half.
I have listened to an audio version of this book, which might have given me a different perspective than reading it. I liked the pacing of this version, as it seems faster and more compelling in terms of storytelling. The beginning was a bit slow, but the book caught a lot of speed in the second half.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Violence, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Racial slurs, Toxic relationship, Religious bigotry, Car accident, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Bullying, Cancer, Panic attacks/disorders, and Pregnancy