Educated by Tara Westover
A Memoir
In this memoir, a young woman recounts her journey from a sheltered and abusive childhood in a strict and isolated Idaho family to her pursuit of knowledge and education. Despite facing numerous obstacles, including her family's distrust of formal education, Tara Westover manages to escape her oppressive upbringing and eventually earns a PhD from Cambridge University. Through her compelling and thought-provoking narrative, she explores themes of identity, family, and the transformative power of education.
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- Published
- 2018
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 334
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(4.4)
- Alternate Titles
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- A Tanult Lány
- Allt Jag Fått Lära Mig
- Befreit
- Opintiellä
- Una Educación
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