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Apr 11, 2019firefly5 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
When reading this book I was often so disgusted with this abusive family and the lack of courage to stand up to the abuser I would close the book and walk away. What mother allows an older brother to drag a young girl through the house by her hair and push her face into the toilet? Who would allow a 10 year old to work in a junk yard while her father, who should be protecting her, throws steel towards the bin where she is told to work, and the child has to duck to avoid being hit? None of the siblings had each other's back! How can a person possibly pass exams to enter college when they have absolutely no primary and secondary education? Her reading consisted of only the bible. I found many things hard to believe. These are Tara Westover's memories, and I congratulate her on her success. She is truly amazing.