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Summary: Educated - A Memoir by Tara Westover
Notice: This is a SUMMARY of Tara Westover’s bestseller, Educated: A Memoir.
Educated: A Memoir became a #1 New York Times bestseller for simple reasons…
In Educated: A Memoir, Dr. Tara Westover recounts her experiences growing up in rural Idaho under the authority of fundamentalist Mormon parents and an abusive older brother. Her father believed public education to be a danger to their way of life and, therefore, Tara did not attend school. Her mother, a self-taught midwife, and herbalist served as the family’s source of medical assistance during sickness and even severe injuries.
Tara eventually left her mountain home and received a formal education, graduating magna cum laude from Brigham Young University and then earning her Ph.D. from Cambridge University while also winning a Gates Cambridge Scholarship. The process of becoming educated set her on a path that proved unacceptable to her parents and some of her other family members.
It was also a path that gave Tara the ability to perceive her entire childhood in a much different light. In that light, she found a truer way of existing.
Her story reveals nine principles that are present in many journeys walked by those who seek growth, maturity, truth, and authenticity. This summary and analysis shares those nine principles and the specific instances of Tara’s story that revealed them.
If you resonate with Tara’s journey and the principles therein, we highly advise you to read the full book.
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Educated: A Memoir became a #1 New York Times bestseller for simple reasons…
In Educated: A Memoir, Dr. Tara Westover recounts her experiences growing up in rural Idaho under the authority of fundamentalist Mormon parents and an abusive older brother. Her father believed public education to be a danger to their way of life and, therefore, Tara did not attend school. Her mother, a self-taught midwife, and herbalist served as the family’s source of medical assistance during sickness and even severe injuries.
Tara eventually left her mountain home and received a formal education, graduating magna cum laude from Brigham Young University and then earning her Ph.D. from Cambridge University while also winning a Gates Cambridge Scholarship. The process of becoming educated set her on a path that proved unacceptable to her parents and some of her other family members.
It was also a path that gave Tara the ability to perceive her entire childhood in a much different light. In that light, she found a truer way of existing.
Her story reveals nine principles that are present in many journeys walked by those who seek growth, maturity, truth, and authenticity. This summary and analysis shares those nine principles and the specific instances of Tara’s story that revealed them.
If you resonate with Tara’s journey and the principles therein, we highly advise you to read the full book.
Why read ExecutiveGROWTH Summaries:
The best-quality summaries on Amazon, guaranteed.
Team of professional native-English writers and editors (a huge issue on Amazon; check the reviews of ANY other summary book company to see for yourself).
Engaged CEO and a responsive team committed to your personal growth and making your reading experience superb.
Bonus Power Insights gives you the main takeaways to keep top-of-mind.
Bonus Guided Challenge to immediately implement the book’s knowledge to your daily life.
We craft our summaries for busy high-achievers who still have the insatiable appetite to keep learning and growing. Simply, our summaries provide the fastest way to increase perspective and productivity, guaranteed. We only curate summaries whose original books we absolutely love and are convinced have the highest potential for personal growth.
Our team has singled out the key concepts and trimmed out all the rest, allowing you to digest the author's core message in a fraction of the time. It's easy to read the entire summary in a little over one hour without needing highly developed speed-reading superpowers!
DISCLAIMER:
We are convinced that our professional summaries will introduce more readers to the full book who otherwise would have turned a blind eye by the sheer commitment. Our intention is sincere in that readers could use this summary as an introduction or a companion to the original book, not as a substitute.
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Published June 27, 2019
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July 2, 2023
It’s a captivating memoir that tells the story of the author’s upbringing in a strict and isolated household in rural Idaho. Despite facing numerous obstacles, Tara Westover manages to escape her unconventional upbringing and pursue an education. This powerful memoir explores themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the transformative power of education. It’s a thought-provoking and inspiring read that I enjoyed reading.
February 25, 2020
This book is not a summary in the traditional sense. What it does is identify 9 Life Principles in 9 distinct chapters and within those chapters give examples. What I wanted was a summary of the book in logical order. I did read Educated last year and last night my book club discussed the book. This summary did not help me.
While the premise of this summary is laudable, it was not helpful to me.
The 9 Life Lessons:
Choices Create Outcomes
When Your Present Costs Too Much, You’ll Seek a New Situation
If You Don’t Know Better, You’ll Accept Less Than What’s Possible
Your Perception Changes When Your Input Changes
Age-Old Authority Sources Aren’t Always Wiser Than You Are
Failing or Succeeding in the Growth Space Tempts You Back Toward the Familiar
Old Ways May Hinder You in the Growth Space
You’ll Lie to Yourself Rather than Let Truth Grow You
Setting Your Past in Its Proper Place Begets Freedom
3 stars
While the premise of this summary is laudable, it was not helpful to me.
The 9 Life Lessons:
Choices Create Outcomes
When Your Present Costs Too Much, You’ll Seek a New Situation
If You Don’t Know Better, You’ll Accept Less Than What’s Possible
Your Perception Changes When Your Input Changes
Age-Old Authority Sources Aren’t Always Wiser Than You Are
Failing or Succeeding in the Growth Space Tempts You Back Toward the Familiar
Old Ways May Hinder You in the Growth Space
You’ll Lie to Yourself Rather than Let Truth Grow You
Setting Your Past in Its Proper Place Begets Freedom
3 stars
August 21, 2024
Tara Westover’s memoir, Educated, is an absolute powerhouse. It’s the kind of book that sticks with you long after you’ve finished it. Westover grew up in a survivalist family in rural Idaho, with no formal education and some pretty extreme challenges. Despite everything, she somehow makes her way to Cambridge University. The story is both heartbreaking and incredibly inspiring. It’s not just about getting an education; it’s about finding yourself and breaking free from the past. Westover’s honesty and courage shine through every page, making this one of the most compelling reads I’ve come across.
September 4, 2022
unimaginable that in this day and age, parents can get away with treating their kids this way! Had to read it all to see how things turned out, but it was a shocking, upsetting book to read.
If you want a book for reality, this is it. For enjoyment, move on to another title.
If you want a book for reality, this is it. For enjoyment, move on to another title.
May 26, 2023
Excellent read, highly recommend to all persons with family members who don’t get along perfectly. That would include all of us. Great insight into families and mental illness. In today’s culture with the socioeconomic pressures, this is a must read.
June 28, 2020
Great book. I would love more info on her family but I respect their privacy too. I don't know how she survived with her sanity in tact.
January 12, 2021
did audiobook. Nightmare version of "homeschooled"/religious survivalist to PhD.
January 18, 2021
Excellent read!
February 11, 2021
Absolutely a must!! Especially if you pair this with her book Educated. Such great work!!!
February 21, 2021
Pretty unique. Inspiring.
March 18, 2021
Interesting, informative, sad, abuse, love, growth, renewal, education ... so many words describe this memoir. I recommend it.
January 27, 2025
A wonderful book that confirms to me that no matter how high you reach, no matter how much academic education you receive, the messages you receive in childhood affect your adult life.
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April 12, 2020Nice coming of age story about her growing up and getting her "educations"
July 10, 2019
Fantastic summary!
With so many great books to read, I wanted to explore a faster way to intake great works. This executive summary did not disappoint, and in fact, I’ll be making space to read the book after all.
With so many great books to read, I wanted to explore a faster way to intake great works. This executive summary did not disappoint, and in fact, I’ll be making space to read the book after all.
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