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Untied: Memoir of Family, Fame, and Floundering

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In her debut memoir, Untied, author Tara Westover recounts her extraordinary journey from a childhood of extreme poverty and isolation to becoming a successful academic and writer. Born to survivalist parents in a remote Idaho town, Westover was raised with no formal education and little contact with the outside world. She spent her days working on the family farm, helping her father with his medical experiments, and dodging the frequent raids by Child Protective Services.

Untied: A Memoir of Family, Fame, and Floundering

by Meredith Baxter

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Despite her unconventional upbringing, Westover always had a thirst for knowledge. She secretly read books and taught herself to write. At the age of 17, she left home for the first time to attend Brigham Young University. It was there that she began to question the beliefs and values that she had been raised with. She struggled to fit in with her classmates and professors, and she often felt like an outsider. But she was also determined to make a success of her life. She worked hard and eventually earned a PhD in history from Cambridge University.

Untied is a powerful and inspiring memoir that explores the themes of family, identity, and education. Westover's story is a testament to the power of the human spirit and the importance of never giving up on your dreams.

: A young woman stands in front of a blackboard, writing a mathematical equation. She is dressed in a simple dress and has long, dark hair. The blackboard is filled with complex equations and diagrams.

Praise for Untied

"Untied is a beautifully written and deeply moving memoir. Tara Westover's story is one of resilience, determination, and triumph. She is an inspiration to us all." — Oprah Winfrey

"Untied is a remarkable book. Tara Westover's story is both heartbreaking and inspiring. It is a must-read for anyone who has ever struggled to find their place in the world."— Bill Gates

"Untied is a powerful and important memoir. Tara Westover's story is a testament to the power of education and the importance of never giving up on your dreams."— Barack Obama

About the Author

Tara Westover is the author of the bestselling memoir Untied. She is also a historian and essayist. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal.