EPISODE · Jan 24, 2025 · 8 MIN
Educated: A Memoir
from Book Shelter · host Book Shelter
Tara Westover's memoir, Educated, recounts her unconventional upbringing in rural Idaho, detailing her isolated childhood within a survivalist, fundamentalist Mormon family. The narrative focuses on her complex relationship with her family, particularly her father's erratic behavior and her mother's role as a midwife. Westover's journey involves escaping this isolated existence to pursue higher education, ultimately leading to a profound examination of family, faith, and self-discovery. The excerpts show her struggles with her family's beliefs and her eventual pursuit of higher education. The text highlights the impact of her experiences on her personal growth and her evolving understanding of her past.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/book_shelterGet the Book now from Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Educated-Memoir-Tara-Westover/dp/0399590501?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=8873820101fafbb90cd8a736a481d940&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlProduced by Podcai Studio:https://www.podcaistudio.com/
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