Educated

by Tara Westover · 2018

Tara Westover's memoir about growing up in an isolated survivalist family and discovering formal education.

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Bill GatesCo-founder, Microsoft; philanthropist

An unforgettable story of growing up in a survivalist household and discovering the power of learning.

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My five favorite memoirs for the summer

Gates included Educated in his 2025 summer memoir reading list.

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Gates Notes · 2025-05-22 · accessed 2026-06-22

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Gates Notes introduced the page as five memoirs Gates recommends for summer reading and provided title-specific recommendation context for each book.

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Author of Educated, a memoir about family, isolation, and formal education.

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