Comments on: Educated by Tara Westover | Review

By: Katie @ Doing Dewey

Katie @ Doing Dewey — Wed, 23 May 2018 01:30:44 +0000

Wow, it seems like everyone is enjoying this one! I’m not entirely sure I’m interested in the topic, but all the good reviews are starting to win me over 🙂

By: Madeline

Madeline — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 21:57:56 +0000

What a riveting read!

I’m finding similar “frustrations” in reviews on this and “The Great Alone” (which I also loved). It is an element of abuse, especially in a remote environments, that victims doubt their truths and often find it impossible to protect themselves. Not to mention constantly returning to their abuser.

I watched a couple of interviews on YouTube with Tara Westover. The comments sections were, needless to say, also fascinating. (CNN vs. MormonStories especially!)

Thank you for changing my mind on this book. It was a 5* read for me!

By: susan

susan — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 21:45:16 +0000

It’s amazing these memoirs where against all odds people survive & go on to Harvard or something, wow! So glad she escaped her warped family’s beliefs which seem quite scary & hindering. It’s a smidgeon like Hillbilly Elegy in just the education she goes on to achieve. Inspiring in that way.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 18:32:00 +0000

This sounds like a really good memoir. I should keep an eye out for it. Thanks for the thoughts.

By: Lory @ Emerald City Book Review

Lory @ Emerald City Book Review — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 18:27:48 +0000

Wow, this really hit home: “It’s comforting to think the defect is mine, because it means it is under my power.” The cycle of abuse is incredibly effective at getting us to stay within such imprisoning logic. It’s always inspiring to read about someone who manages to get out.

By: Susie

Susie — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 15:30:14 +0000

In reply to Sarah's Book Shelves. I think you'll like it though in some parts I was frustrated with her and I think you'll feel the same way.

By: Susie

Susie — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 15:29:34 +0000

In reply to renee. It was a lot sad and tough to read in spots which is the reason I didn't give it an A, but it's a book I'm glad I read.

By: Susie

Susie — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 15:28:47 +0000

In reply to Ann Marie. That's it exactly!

By: Susie

Susie — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 15:28:30 +0000

This is really much more than a coming-of-age story. It’s also about surviving and overcoming a lifetime dogma that proved to be utterly false. Hope you enjoy it.

By: Madeline

Madeline — Sat, 24 Feb 2018 22:38:52 +0000

I’m leery of “coming of age” stories but I read the sample — which was intriguing, she didn’t have a birth cert until she was 9? With that and this review, I placed it on hold. (And one of these days, I’ve got to get to “Daring to Drive.” I know it has been one of your favorites and oft-recommended titles.