Summary:
The memoir recounts the author's journey from growing up in a strict and abusive household in rural Idaho with no formal education to earning a PhD from Cambridge University. It explores themes of family loyalty, personal growth, and the transformative power of education.
Key points:
1. Education's Power: The book underscores education's role in personal freedom and social mobility, as shown by Tara Westover's self-education journey from a strict Mormon household to a PhD from Cambridge University.
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