My life was narrated for me by others. Their voices were forceful, emphatic, absolute. It had never occurred to me that my voice might be as strong as theirs.”
-Tara Westover, Educated: A Memoir
Spoilers are inevitable throughout our discussion of Tara Westover's Educated, so consider whether or not to listen if you haven't yet read the book!
Timeline
Introduction and Summary of the Book: 0:00 - 01:10
Main Discussion: 01:11 - 51:47
Book Pairings: 51:57 - 58:39
Classroom Connections: 58:40 - 63:05
Book Pairings
Jen - Jeannette Walls's The Glass Castle
Ashley - Barbara Kingsolver's The Poisonwood Bible
Sara - Ruth Warimer's The Sound of Gravel
Ruth Reichl's Tender at the Bone: Growing Up at the Table
Other Mentions in Classroom Connections
Sara - Dave Pelzer's A Child Called "It"
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