Book Review: Educated
Author: Tara Westover
5/5 Stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Educated by Tara Westover was a 5 star read for me! I’ll admit friends, I took this book at a SLOW pace. I started it in late 2018 and alternate between the audio and kindle version of the book. I took my time because Westover’s story is hard, traumatic, and inspiring. I didn’t want to rush through it. I wanted to think about education’s own place in my life and how easily it can be to take it for granted (something I hope I will never do). Westover’s story will make you laugh and cry. I found myself scared for her and cheering her on.
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If you are unfamiliar with Educated, the memoir tells the story of Westover’s childhood being brought up by survivalist parents. She labored in her dad’s junkyard and worked with her mom, a midwife and herbalist. She had several siblings, one which was abusive to her. Westover did not step into a classroom until the age of 17. She then started an education journey but also a journey to find herself and what she believed outside of her parents’ extremist views.
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This is a book that will stay with you long after you read it and will challenge you to think differently. This is the mark of a 5⭐️ read for me.
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Have you read Educated? If so, I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.
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[Image description: The Kindle version cover of the book is displayed laying on top of a hardcover book. Both rest on a cream quilt with printed roses. A blush colored blanket rests in the top right hand corner of the frame.]
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