Tara Westover – an American author and memoirist, best known for Educated; the hook – her book became a global bestseller, named among the best by The New York Times and Time. It recounts her journey from a strict Mormon upbringing with no formal schooling to earning a PhD from Cambridge. Her story stands as a testament to the power of learning and self-determination.
📌 Born in Idaho, in a family that rejected schools and doctors. 📚 Taught herself enough to pass exams and enter college. 🎓 Studied at Harvard and Cambridge, eventually earning a PhD. 📖 Educated has been translated into more than 40 languages. 🏆 Won multiple awards, including the Goodreads Choice Award. 👥 Featured in Oprah Winfrey’s book club discussions. 💡 Explores themes of identity, family control, and the cost of freedom. 🎤 Frequently lectures on the importance of education. 🌍 Named one of Time’s 100 most influential people. 😉 Once admitted she learned about the Holocaust only after starting university. 😄 Friends joke she earned a PhD in survival long before Cambridge.