Educated is a memoir by Tara Westover about growing up in a strict, survivalist family in rural Idaho and her journey toward education and self-discovery.

The book follows Tara’s childhood without formal schooling, limited medical care, and strong isolation from mainstream society. Through determination and curiosity, she teaches herself enough to enter college, eventually earning degrees from prestigious universities. Along the way, she confronts family loyalty, trauma, memory, and the cost of breaking away from the beliefs she was raised with.

At its core, Educated is about the power of learning—not just academic knowledge, but the ability to think independently, question one’s past, and choose one’s own identity.