*I bought this memoir for myself when it came out. I have bought the book for readers in my life. I have listened to friends rave about Tara's story. I actually never read her story until this summer. I listened to the audio version while spending time in my car during my summer "job".
What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
*Tara's memoir follows her life in Idaho with her survivalist family.
*Her family doesn't believe in formal education, doctors or traditional medicine, and live an isolated life.
*As Tara grew older, she began to realize there was a great big world out there that she knew nothing of.
*While some of her siblings broke away from the dysfunction of the family, others stayed put and lived with their mother and father through the good and the bad.
*Tara escaped the abuse of a sibling and found herself being "educated" at schools such as Harvard and Cambridge.
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
*There are times when I ask myself, "Why did I wait so long to read this book?" This was one of those times.
*The audio version was fantastic.
*I was engaged, enthralled, shocked, and emotionally touched throughout the telling of Tara's story.
*I'm always amazed with the human spirit when reading memoirs about surviving and thriving through difficult life situations.
*This is a story I won't soon forget and one that I will continue to recommend to fellow readers.
Who Should Read It:
*This is the type of story for all readers in high-school, college, and beyond. Every person will come away from the story wiser, stronger, and in awe of the human spirit. Happy Reading!
Rating: 5 STARS out of 5 Stars
Rating: 5 STARS out of 5 Stars
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