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Feeling torn between past and present from "summary" of Educated by Tara Westover
Tara found herself caught in a struggle between her past and her present, torn between the beliefs and values ingrained in her since childhood and the new perspectives she gained through education. Growing up in a family where formal education was seen as a threat to their way of life, Tara was taught to distrust the outside world and rely solely on the teachings of her parents. This upbringing created a deep-rooted loyalty to her family and their traditions, making it difficult for her to break away and embrace the opportunities that education offered. As Tara ventured into the world of academia, she was exposed to different ideas and ways of thinking that challenged everything she had ever known. The more she learned, the more she began to question the beliefs that had been instilled in her from a young age. This internal conflict caused her to feel torn between the familiarity of her past and the uncertainty of her future. She struggled to reconcile the teaching...
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