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ealfving's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Medical trauma, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Misogyny, Mental illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Car accident, Emotional abuse, Violence, Sexism, and Stalking
sheriffrockyraccoon's review against another edition
5.0
Educated is an instant classic. I truly believe it should be put on reading lists for English classes, not only because of its content but also the strength of Westover’s voice. This story is real- complicated and ongoing- and highlights an important part of American society. While most people probably have not witnessed the extremism Tara has to go through, many of her family’s philosophies are absolutely widespread in the U.S. This memoir reflects on the pain they have caused, and how difficult it is to come to terms with living a life driven by hope instead of fear.
I did find the end of the book to be a bit rushed, but it is difficult to fit decades of family history and trauma into 400 pages. This is especially true when Westover’s family starts to play supporting roles to her own life pursuing an education. Of course, this criticism pales in comparison to the strength of the rest of the book.
I think everyone should read this book. The writing is incredibly strong and every chapter is well thought out. Like I said, this book should absolutely become a staple of American Literature.
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Sexism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Car accident, Gaslighting, Blood, Racial slurs, Religious bigotry, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Violence, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Antisemitism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, and Medical trauma
laurajordensharris's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Murder, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Death, Religious bigotry, Terminal illness, Animal death, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Antisemitism, Body shaming, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Bullying, Grief, Racial slurs, Adult/minor relationship, Car accident, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Blood, Misogyny, Animal cruelty, Cancer, Cursing, Death of parent, Medical trauma, Panic attacks/disorders, and Abandonment
ameliaknudson's review against another edition
5.0
Moderate: Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Bullying, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Antisemitism
sareidle's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Car accident, Gaslighting, Religious bigotry, Bullying, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Violence, Sexism, and Mental illness
Moderate: Animal death, Fire/Fire injury, Pregnancy, and Blood
hjb_128's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Confinement, Toxic relationship, Fire/Fire injury, Sexism, Racial slurs, Pregnancy, Mental illness, Gore, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Misogyny, Medical content, Animal death, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Religious bigotry, Racism, Classism, Body horror, Car accident, Bullying, and Animal cruelty
Minor: Cancer
madflatt's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Emotional abuse, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, Racial slurs, Car accident, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Animal cruelty, Physical abuse, Misogyny, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Antisemitism, Blood, Bullying, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Grief, Child abuse, Racism, Cursing, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Dementia
carijacqueline's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Misogyny, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Violence, Toxic relationship, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexism, and Panic attacks/disorders
itsgnat's review against another edition
2.0
Graphic: Medical trauma, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, Religious bigotry, Fire/Fire injury, Blood, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Medical content, Mental illness, Sexism, Car accident, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Pregnancy
theshanana's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Car accident, Racial slurs, Xenophobia, Medical content, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Abandonment, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, Misogyny, and Racism
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Terminal illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Toxic relationship, and Violence
Minor: Cancer, Dementia, Death, and Death of parent