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Biography & Memoir· United States

Educated

by Tara Westover
Aggregate Editorial Score47/100
Goodreads Choice Award
Published 2018388 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 2018, Educated established Tara Westover as one of the defining voices in biography & memoir. Westover grew up in a survivalist Mormon family in the mountains of Idaho with no formal education, and made her way to Cambridge and Harvard through sheer intellectual determination. Her memoir is an account of the redemptive power of education and the cost of leaving the world you were born into. Themes of education, family, religion run through the work. The book has received recognition from Goodreads Choice Award 2018.

Book Details

AuthorTara Westover
Published2018
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages388
Category✍️ Biography & Memoir
ISBN9780399590504
Editorial Score47/100
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Awards & Recognition

Goodreads Choice Award
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201819
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Educated about?

Westover grew up in a survivalist Mormon family in the mountains of Idaho with no formal education, and made her way to Cambridge and Harvard through sheer intellectual determination. Her memoir is an account of the redemptive power of education and the cost of leaving the world you were born into.

Who wrote Educated?

Educated was written by Tara Westover, from United States. First published in 2018.

What awards has Educated won?

Educated has received the following awards and honours: Goodreads Choice Award 2018.

Is Educated worth reading?

Educated is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 19/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in education, family, religion.

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What category is Educated?

Educated is classified as Biography & Memoir. True accounts of real lives, told by the subject or a biographer.

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Educated originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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