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Educated
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan
- Length: 12 hrs and 10 mins
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Educated
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Publisher's Summary
Brought to you by Penguin.
Selected as a book of the year by Amazon, The Times, Sunday Times, Guardian, New York Times, Economist, New Statesman, Vogue, Irish Times, Irish Examiner and RED Magazine.
The multi-million copy best seller.
A Book of the Decade, 2010-2020 (Independent).
Tara Westover and her family grew up preparing for the End of Days but, according to the government, she didn’t exist. She hadn’t been registered for a birth certificate. She had no school records because she’d never set foot in a classroom and no medical records because her father didn’t believe in hospitals.
As she grew older, her father became more radical and her brother more violent. At 16, Tara knew she had to leave home. In doing so she discovered both the transformative power of education and the price she had to pay for it.
From one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people of 2019.
Shortlisted for the 2018 BAMB Readers' Awards.
Recommended by Barack Obama, Anthony Beevor, Blake Morrison and Nina Stibbe.
Critic Reviews
"An amazing story, and truly inspiring. The kind of book everyone will enjoy. IT’S EVEN BETTER THAN YOU’VE HEARD." (Bill Gates)
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- Lisa
- 09-03-2019
A ‘jagged little patch of Idaho’ = a remarkable story of transformation
The multiple layers of this book are simultaneously bared and interwoven in a way which is very accessible despite most likely being beyond any frame of reference available to most readers.
There is a restrained steadiness in the telling of the story which is effective in keeping the reader engaged for the entire journey.
Westover’s personal journey and accomplishments are truly remarkable, particularly when set against the backdrop of her family life and circumstances, in that ‘jagged little patch of Idaho.’
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- NL
- 05-05-2020
vivid narrative
It was my first audio book ever and I loved it. One of the highlights for me is the vivid narrative, descriptions that you can see, and a overarching theme of how education touches lives.
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- Deed
- 18-05-2020
Inspiring
Would rate as one of the best books I’ve read.
Many tears shed - a wonderful young woman
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- Kindle Customer
- 18-07-2020
Masterfully written. Brutally honest
This story is so powerful, raw and inspiring. Confronting, but in a way that I think many people can identify with. A great listen!
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- saretta
- 08-08-2020
great reading
Astonishing story despite many interviews heard I was not prepared for what was coming. Powerful writing, really good performance, highly recommended book!
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- Leanne
- 07-12-2020
such adversity...
loved it! what an amazing woman. through all that adversity she came out a survivor!
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- Kindle Customer
- 07-04-2021
Emotional Investment
Not an easy book to stomach but so provoking and meaningful. I felt my heart leap out of my chest on several occasions at the horror and mental turmoil of her experiences. It was a slow start but I couldn't put it down by the end.
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- Ms C Aroul
- 17-02-2021
Mesmerising tale of resilience against all odds
A wonderful yet painful story of a girl who could and did. loved it.
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- Miss E Sanders
- 19-11-2020
Loved this book
A fascinating story of a life survived and incomprehensible obstacles and challenges overcome beautifully.
Tara is inspiring.
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- Quantum Kernel
- 20-08-2018
Absolutely enthralling
The first nonfiction I’ve read in a while. I found it captivating and was looking for every spare minute to listen to more of the story. It takes you to a reality so far from common experience, you easily forget it’s a biography.
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