Tara Westover is an American author and historian, best known for her memoir “Educated”. Westover was born in rural Idaho in 1986 to a family of survivalists. She grew up isolated from mainstream society without attending school or receiving any formal education.
Westover self-studied and made her capable to gain admission to Brigham Young University, where she eventually earned a Ph.D. in history from the University of Cambridge. Her memoir “Educated” has been widely praised for its honest insights and amazing writing and has become a bestseller around the world.
Tara Westover’s Struggles, Problems, and Difficulties as a Child
Tara Westover was born on September 30, 1986, in Clifton, Idaho, United States, which makes her current age 36, as of writing.
Westover grew up in a rural, survivalist family in Idaho, where her parents were suspicious of the federal government, hospitals, doctors, and public schools.
As the youngest of seven siblings, Tara was loosely homeschooled by her mother and had little formal education.
Tara’s mother used to treat the family’s injuries at home using her knowledge of herbalism.
Westover and her siblings used to help their father in his junkyard business.
At a young age, Westover became determined to enter the wider world and attend college to gain an education.
Westover eventually got admitted to Brigham Young University despite lacking a high school diploma.
Tara earned a Master’s degree from the University of Cambridge and a Ph.D. in intellectual history from Trinity College, Cambridge.
In her memoir “Educated”, Westover details her journey to overcome the limitations of her upbringing and pursue her education, including the abuse she suffered at the hands of an older brother.
Westover also mentioned how the estrangement from her family resulted from her decision to pursue higher education.
Her mother's name is Val Westover and her father's name is LaRee Westover. Likewise, her siblings' names are Audrey (sister), Shawn, Luke, Tony, Richar, and Tyler. Tara has one sister and five brothers.
Is Tara Westover Married To Anyone?
Tara Westover is a married woman. Westover is married to her husband Drew.
Tara even mentioned her partner in her world-famous memoir “Educated”.
Tara had included that she had a secret boyfriend in her memoir.
Westover likes keeping her stuff to herself and doesn’t really open up about her personal affairs.
Even in interviews and talk shows, Tara doesn’t really talk about her relationships and all, and due to the personality she has built, she isn’t really questioned about her personal affairs.
Tara’s husband, Drew, also has kept his personal life private.
Apart from his first name, nothing significant about Drew is out to the public.
Drew doesn’t seem to have any social media accounts.
Though Tara uses social media, she barely posts about her personal life on it.
Tara only posts stuff about news, her books, and her work, which too are posted once in a while.
Her last Instagram post was made on March 21, 2023, and that too was about a book.
Information about whether or not, Tara and Drew have children too isn’t out to the public.
So nothing certain can be said about their married life.
Also, Tara and Drew’s dating history and their love story, nothing can be found on their Wiki.
How Rich Is Tara Westover? Tara Westover's Net Worth
Tara Westover’s net worth is estimated to be around $1.5 million as of 2023.
Tara’s major source of income is her book sales.
Westover has also earned several awards for her achievements.
How Tall Is Tara Westover?
Tara Westover is 5 feet 5 inches (1.65m) tall and her weight is 68 kg.
Tara has blonde hair and light green eyes.
