Educated
Synopsis
Tara Westover was seventeen the first time she set foot in a classroom. Born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho, she prepared for the end of the world by stockpiling home-canned peaches and sleeping with her "head-for-the-hills bag."
Her father didn't believe in public education, so she never went to school. When another brother got himself into college, Tara decided to try a new kind of life. Her quest for knowledge transformed her, taking her over oceans and continents, to Harvard and to Cambridge.
Why We Recommend It
Educated is one of the most powerful memoirs of the decade. Tara Westover's journey from isolation to education is both harrowing and inspiring. Her story raises profound questions about family, loyalty, and the transformative power of learning. This book will stay with you long after you finish it.