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- A Memoir
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan
- Length: 12 hrs and 10 mins
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An unforgettable memoir about a young girl who, kept out of school, leaves her survivalist family and goes on to earn a PhD from Cambridge University
Book Club Pick for Now Read This, from PBS NewsHour and The New York Times
“A coming-of-age memoir reminiscent of The Glass Castle.” (O: The Oprah Magazine)
“Tara Westover is living proof that some people are flat-out, boots-always-laced-up indomitable.” (USA Today)
“The extremity of Westover’s upbringing emerges gradually through her telling, which only makes the telling more alluring and harrowing.” (The New York Times Book Review)
Tara Westover was 17 the first time she set foot in a classroom. Born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho, she prepared for the end of the world by stockpiling home-canned peaches and sleeping with her "head-for-the-hills bag". In the summer she stewed herbs for her mother, a midwife and healer, and in the winter she salvaged in her father's junkyard.
Her father forbade hospitals, so Tara never saw a doctor or nurse. Gashes and concussions, even burns from explosions, were all treated at home with herbalism. The family was so isolated from mainstream society that there was no one to ensure the children received an education and no one to intervene when one of Tara's older brothers became violent.
Then, lacking any formal education, Tara began to educate herself. She taught herself enough mathematics and grammar to be admitted to Brigham Young University, where she studied history, learning for the first time about important world events like the Holocaust and the civil rights movement. Her quest for knowledge transformed her, taking her over oceans and across continents, to Harvard and to Cambridge. Only then would she wonder if she'd traveled too far, if there was still a way home.
Educated is an account of the struggle for self-invention. It is a tale of fierce family loyalty and of the grief that comes with severing the closest of ties. With the acute insight that distinguishes all great writers, Westover has crafted a universal coming-of-age story that gets to the heart of what an education is and what it offers: the perspective to see one's life through new eyes and the will to change it.
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Tara Westover’s Unabridged Educated is an inspiring and shocking memoir that you must hear to believe. This triumphant and groundbreaking novel recounts a unique and moving true story of a young girl secluded from civilization and living in rural Idaho who - against all odds - overcomes the shortcomings of her survivalist upbringing to become an educated, integrated part of everyday society. Westover’s drive to teach herself and learn is a powerful, moving force in her fantastic story. Not only did her education open her eyes to events and concepts she was previously unaware of, but learning and growing her knowledge opened her eyes to a whole new way of being beyond survivalism and a new sense of self.
Educated beautifully describes a coming-of-age story rooted in searching for and reinventing one's sense of self. One of the best books of 2018, Los Angeles Times Book Prize Winner and a New York Times bestseller, it is wonderfully told and full of a wide range of emotions. From the triumph and pride of Westover’s successful admission to Brigham Young University and later Harvard and Cambridge University to the pains of breaking contact with family members and older brothers and striking out on her own, it is a whirlwind of feeling and realization. It has been hailed as one of the best memoirs of recent years and a triumphant first book from this debut author.
Julia Whelan voices this riveting tale with power and vulnerability, bringing Westover’s words and experiences to life. Moving, engaging, and full of life, it is an audiobook that delivers a captivating listening experience. You will find yourself fully engrossed in the story, desperate to know how it all turned out. Hailed as one of the best audiobooks and books of the year of 2018, Educated is a must-hear story of a young woman who journeys far from home for the first time. She works hard to create her sense of self and obtain a formal education but finds that maybe her roots were a little more important than she thought.
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- Vee
- 2018-09-14
A Memoir
Educated is one of the best books I have read in a very long time.
When I finished it I immediately listened to it again. It was like I couldn't believe some of the details described and wanted to confirm that was what I had heard.
A story of sadness but also happy times in the family, physical abuse by a brother who sounds like he too suffers from some form of mental illness and not just the father. A mother who tells her daughter she believes her stories of abuse but then denies them as she refuses to go against her husband.
Tara's life is one of triumph against all odds. A person who was denied an education in her youth and yet took herself farther than most people who have all the benefits of growing up in a normal family.
I would love to hear of what this lady is able to accomplish in the coming years. I look forward to a second book.
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- EW
- 2018-08-22
Great writing, great true story
While education is undoubtedly the hero of the story, the characters from the author's life are all heroes, although some are sad or lost. There is a warmth rather than an accusation as she retells her life. Although at first the reader wasn't for me, I now can't imagine a different narrator, she embodies the voice of the author. Do yourself a favour and listen to this.
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- Stephanie Coulson
- 2019-02-11
Hard to listen to at times
I had to put this book down for a month about halfway through before I could pick it up again. It was hard to listen to the author's recollections of the same violent manipulations and careless accidents over and over again, and even harder to listen to the author's endless attempts to justify or rationalise the violence. This isn't a criticism of the author, exactly, but it was just too much for me. The narration and performance was amazing, though; probably one of the only reasons I gave it another try.
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- NovaLady
- 2018-11-24
Dissappointing
The story is too long and just drags on and on. After reading all the positive reviews I was looking forward to listening to an interesting story but I was truly disappointed. I kept on listening believing something would bring around to a climax but nothing happens to Sean nor the father and we didn’t even learn what Tara did with all that education. The narrator does a good 4 star job but the story only deserves 3 stars.
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- Kailey
- 2019-10-26
Transported into another life
Before I started this book, I was expecting a more dry academic read, but what I got was a fully immersive book for the ages. I was shocked at the reality of Tara’s life in her Mormon family, the stark difference of it from my imagining of North American society was a griping reminder of my own ignorance. This book somehow managed to be a charged plot driven narrative and a scholarly text, worthy of its own place in university syllabi. I was transported into Tara’s life in Idaho and fully understood her rational as she struggled with themes of family loyalty, abuse, education, faith, and trust in herself. I don’t think I have ever read a memoir that I didn’t want to put down before. At the same time, it reminds me of something I might read in perhaps one of my women’s studies courses, an English course or even a religions course.
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- Anonymous User
- 2018-10-20
Jaw Dropping!
This book is incredible. I applaud Tara Westover for telling her story in such a raw yet heartfelt way. There were so many jaw dropping moments in this book. It’s hard to believe that there are those who live a life unlike anyone else. I highly recommend this book!
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- Candace
- 2019-08-12
Amazing story of life beyond abuse
Couldn't put it down Its a story about growing and developing into your own person
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- Stan
- 2018-09-13
A very engaging read
It was an extremely well-written book that provoked thought. It gave me insight into my relationship with my parents and I continue to process the material. I highly recommend this book.
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- Irene Thomas
- 2019-10-12
Incredible biography
This shows just how resilient human beings are. From the depths of poverty and abuse some people manage to rise above and this is one of those stories. It’s just a great listen. Seems like it was meant for audible.
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- Rebecca
- 2019-06-22
Excellent
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The narrator does an excellent job and the story itself is fascinating.
CW: Abuse and gas-lighting.
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