If you enjoyed Tara Westover's memoir "Educated" and are looking for similar books that explore themes of survival, resilience, and self-discovery, here are a few recommendations:
1. "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls – This memoir follows Walls' tumultuous childhood growing up in poverty with her unconventional and often neglectful parents. Despite her challenging upbringing, Walls ultimately finds success and independence through education and determination.
2. "Wild" by Cheryl Strayed – In this memoir, Strayed recounts her solo journey hiking the Pacific Crest Trail after experiencing a series of personal tragedies. Through the physical challenges of the trail, Strayed confronts her past and finds healing and self-discovery.
3. "Hillbilly Elegy" by J.D. Vance – Vance reflects on his upbringing in rural Appalachia and his journey to escape poverty and achieve success through education and hard work. This memoir offers a candid and insightful look at the complexities of social class and the American Dream.
4. "The Glass Universe" by Dava Sobel – This nonfiction book tells the story of a group of women who worked as human computers at the Harvard College Observatory in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Despite facing gender discrimination and limited opportunities for education, these women made significant contributions to the field of astronomy.
5. "The Sound of Gravel" by Ruth Wariner – Wariner recounts her heartbreaking childhood growing up in a polygamist cult in Mexico, where she faced abuse and neglect. Despite the challenges she faced, Wariner ultimately finds the strength to break free from the cult and build a new life for herself and her siblings.