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Leerschool by Tara Westover

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tamtamcracker's review against another edition

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dark hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

5.0

ashleyquinn's review against another edition

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challenging dark tense slow-paced

3.0

Abused would have been the more responsible title. It’s my own fault for expecting something different from a memoir (and being unable to DNF) but I’m just confused who the target audience is. Surely not those most impacted by the subject matter? The unending depictions of graphic violence and abuse felt alienating after so many chapters and, in my opinion, started reading more as sensationalism for the privileged class. Obviously, I appreciate Tara Westover’s vulnerability and understand the connection she makes between the cycle of abuse and lack of education, but the marketing/buzz around this book does not align with the messaging and I’m not entirely positive much was ultimately accomplished beyond parading domestic violence victims around for show.

hecker812's review against another edition

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challenging inspiring reflective slow-paced

4.25

michellewerkmeis's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

4.5

taya's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful informative inspiring sad tense medium-paced

4.5

melike_k's review against another edition

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hopeful inspiring reflective

4.0

A touching moving story about one woman's journey from being indoctrinated with her family values to educating herself how she saw fit. So well written, it's an honest, inspiring tale about remaining true to yourself and achieving what you want.