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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
ebing97's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Gaslighting, Religious bigotry, Injury/Injury detail, Cancer, Sexism, Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Car accident, and Physical abuse
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
oproy's review against another edition
5.0
It was honest in a way that made you love and at the same time hate each person she wrote about. Honestly one of the best books I’ve ever read, highly recommend.
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Religious bigotry, Animal cruelty, Sexism, Blood, Cancer, Misogyny, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders
idkimoutofideas's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Religious bigotry, Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Colonisation, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Racial slurs, Toxic relationship, Body horror, Classism, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Violence, Antisemitism, Car accident, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Misogyny, and Sexism
Moderate: Alcohol, Medical content, Animal death, Ableism, Gun violence, and Panic attacks/disorders
virgilius's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Sexism, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Car accident, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, and Violence
Moderate: Animal death, Animal cruelty, Gaslighting, and Religious bigotry
kirstieanya's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Racism, Homophobia, Child abuse, Car accident, Racial slurs, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Religious bigotry, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Violence, Toxic relationship, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Animal cruelty and Animal death
micheller0se's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Animal cruelty, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Grief, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Violence, Car accident, Chronic illness, Gore, and Religious bigotry
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
jziegler's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Mental illness, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Racial slurs, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, Emotional abuse, and Injury/Injury detail