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Tara Westover

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, and two awards from the National Book Critics Circle Award.

Photo of Tara Westover
Photo of Tara Westover

American historian and author

Born 1986

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Photo of Tara Westover
Photo of Tara Westover

American historian and author

Born 1986

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Adult children of dysfunctional families Ancedotes Anecdotes BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Personal Memoirs BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Religious BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Women Biography Christian biography Family Family violence Home schooling Idaho Idaho, biography Idaho, social conditions Mormons New York Times bestseller New York Times reviewed Preparedness Rural conditions Subculture Survivalism Victims of family violence Women Women college students Women, united states, biography

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Tara Westover

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