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Tara Westover

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Tara Westover

b. 1986

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Tara Westover (born September 27, 1986) is an American memoirist, essayist and historian. Her memoir Educated (2018) debuted at No. 1 on The New York Times bestseller list and was a finalist for a number of national awards, including the LA Times Book Prize, PEN America's Jean Stein Book Award, …

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Non-Fiction Memoir Nonfiction Biography & Memoir Biography

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Educated

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is Tara Westover known for?

    Tara Westover is widely recognized for her memoir, which chronicles her journey from a strict, isolated upbringing in rural Idaho to pursuing an education at Cambridge University.

  • Has Tara Westover won any awards?

    Her memoir was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award and the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, and it was named one of The New York Times' 10 Best Books of 2018.