Tara Westover is an American author best known for her memoir "Educated," published in 2018. The book chronicles her unconventional upbringing in a strict and isolated household in rural Idaho, where her family practiced extreme Mormonism and largely shunned formal education and modern society. Despite never having attended school and having little formal education, Westover ultimately managed to educate herself and eventually earned a PhD from the University of Cambridge.
"Educated" received widespread acclaim for its exploration of themes such as self-discovery, resilience, and the transformative power of education. It has been awarded several honors and has inspired many readers with its poignant narrative about overcoming adversity and seeking knowledge against the odds. If you would like to know more about Tara Westover or her work, feel free to ask!
