Tara Westover: Educated
New York Times best-selling author Tara Westover discusses her memoir, \u201cEducated.\u201d Tara describes what it was like growing up in the remote Idaho mountains as the daughter of survivalist Mormons. She explains her family was so isolated from mainstream society that there was no one to ensure the children received an education, and no one to intervene when Tara\u2019s older brother became violent.\xa0Tara did not attend school or see doctors, and had minimal interaction with the outside world for 17 years.\xa0Despite this unorthodox upbringing, Tara taught herself enough mathematics and grammar to earn acceptance into Brigham Young University.\xa0Her quest for knowledge transformed her, taking her to Cambridge University, where she earned her Ph.D. in history.\xa0This coming-of-age story of courage serves as an inspiring reminder to anyone looking to find their own, unique voice.\xa0This conversation was recorded in front of an audience aboard the O Magazine Holland America Girls Getaway Cruise.