Educated

Born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho, Tara Westover was seventeen the first time she set foot in a classroom. Her family was so isolated from mainstream society that there was no one to ensure the children received an education. The book follows her journey from a violent home to earning a PhD from Cambridge University.

Author: Tara Westover

Tara Westover is an American memoirist and historian. Her book was a massive success, praised for its exploration of the struggle for self invention and the high price one often pays for an education.