Educated
A Memoir
What's it about
Have you ever felt that your past dictates your future? What if you could break free from the world you were born into and forge a completely new identity? This summary reveals how one woman's thirst for knowledge became her ticket to freedom. Discover the incredible true story of Tara Westover, who grew up in a survivalist family in rural Idaho, completely cut off from mainstream society. You'll learn how she defied her family, taught herself enough to get into college, and journeyed all the way to Cambridge University, showing you the power of education to redefine your life.
Meet the author
Tara Westover is an American historian and writer who, after being raised in a survivalist family with no formal education, earned her PhD from Cambridge University. Her astonishing journey from a remote mountain in Idaho to the halls of one of the world's most prestigious universities forms the basis of her critically acclaimed memoir, Educated. Westover's unique background gives her a powerful and deeply personal perspective on the transformative power of knowledge, self-invention, and the pursuit of a world beyond the one we are given.
The Script
You've reached the end of the free preview.
Unlock Premium Content