Book Review - Educated: A Memoir, by Tara Westover

Book Review - Educated: A Memoir, by Tara Westover

Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover is the story of a first generation college student navigating a transition from a rural and conservative community and family into and through higher education including graduate education. As Westover shares her struggles and is transparent with her vulnerability...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors:	Michelle Boettcher, Julia Dingle, Savannah Lockman, Kelsey Wilkins, Nikalette Zina
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Georgia Southern University 2021-03-01
Series:	Georgia Journal of College Student Affairs
Subjects:	first generation college student family transition navigating higher education
Online Access:	https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/gcpa/vol37/iss1/6

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