{"product_id":"9780099511021","title":"Educated","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEducated\u003c\/strong\u003e is a powerful memoir by Tara Westover that chronicles her extraordinary journey from a secluded life in rural Idaho to earning a PhD from Cambridge University. Raised in a strict and isolated household, Tara's early years were steeped in her family's deep-seated beliefs, which rejected formal education and mainstream society. This poignant narrative explores her struggle for self-identity and the transformative power of knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWestover's journey begins in a world devoid of traditional schooling, where she helps her family in their scrap yard and is indoctrinated with survivalist ideologies. As she grows older, her yearning for knowledge pushes her to seek education against all odds. With no formal schooling until the age of 17, she navigates the complexities of academia and self-discovery, ultimately leading her to confront her past and the family ties that bind her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Readers Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEngaging prose that captures the struggle between familial loyalty and personal ambition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRichly layered themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the pursuit of truth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA thought-provoking exploration of the impact of education on one's identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis memoir is ideal for readers who appreciate profound personal narratives, as well as those interested in themes of education, identity, and the complexities of familial relationships. Fans of similar works, such as \u003cstrong\u003eThe Glass Castle\u003c\/strong\u003e by Jeannette Walls and \u003cstrong\u003eHillbilly Elegy\u003c\/strong\u003e by J.D. Vance, will find profound connections in Westover's tale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\"A remarkable memoir that is both inspiring and heartbreaking, \u003cstrong\u003eEducated\u003c\/strong\u003e challenges us to rethink the boundaries of education and the meaning of family.\" - Literary Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56238138130764,"sku":"9780099511021","price":89.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9780099511021_56f86350-9fec-46c7-8b5b-475a8f1afa1f.webp?v=1765782101","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/en-dk\/products\/9780099511021","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}