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*Educated* by Tara Westover is a memoir that chronicles her journey from growing up in a strict, survivalist family in rural Idaho to earning a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge. Raised without formal education, Westover’s family rejected mainstream institutions, including schools and doctors, leaving her isolated and unprepared for the world outside. As a teenager, she began teaching herself enough to attend Brigham Young University, where she experienced formal education for the first time. This exposure led her to question her upbringing, and ultimately, she distanced herself from her family to pursue academic and personal growth. The memoir explores themes of identity, family loyalty, and the transformative power of education, as Westover struggles to reconcile her past with her new understanding of the world.