Tara Westover is an American author known for her memoir, *Educated*, published in 2018. Born in 1986 in rural Idaho, she was raised in a strict and survivalist family that did not believe in formal education or modern medicine. Despite these challenges, she eventually sought knowledge and pursued higher education. Westover's journey led her to earn a PhD from Cambridge University. Her memoir details her struggles with family loyalty, self-identity, and the transformative power of education. *Educated* has received widespread acclaim and has been translated into multiple languages, inspiring readers around the world.