#1589 – Tara Westover

January 01, 2019 00:25:24
#1589 – Tara Westover
The Book Show
#1589 – Tara Westover

Jan 01 2019 | 00:25:24

/

Show Notes

Tara Westover’s memoir, “Educated,” has made its way to the number one spot on the New York Times bestsellers list. She tells her story of being a young girl who, kept out of school, leaves her survivalist family and goes on to earn a PhD from Cambridge University. Originally aired as The Book Show #1552.

Other Episodes

Episode

August 05, 2025 00:27:25
Episode Cover

The Book Show | Jess Walter - So Far Gone

Jess Walter, the New York Times bestselling author of “Beautiful Ruins” and “The Cold Millions,” returns with “So Far Gone.” The novel centers on...

Listen

Episode

June 23, 2020 00:27:30
Episode Cover

#1666: Megha Majumdar “A Burning” | The Book Show

On this week’s Book Show, Joe Donahue speaks with author Megha Majumdar. Her debut novel, A Burning, centers around three characters whose lives become...

Listen

Episode 0

September 27, 2022 00:27:26
Episode Cover

The Book Show #1784 - Julian Barnes - Elizabeth Finch

Best-selling, award-winning author Julian Barnes’ new novel, “Elizabeth Finch,” is a magnetic tale that centers on the presence of a vivid and particular woman,...

Listen