When I opted to borrow this audio book, I was not aware that it was a memoir. Not that I have anything against memoirs; but they are not what I usually gravitate toward when looking for something to read (or listen to).
Tara was born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho. Well, she says survivalists, I say cult, but whatever. There was no formal education, they were fairly isolated from mainstream society. There were no doctor's visits, no dental visits. Instead the family relied on the mother's (a herbalist) remedies - even for the most horrific injuries. There was unspeakable violence in the family usually caused by one brother - and though it wasn't voiced, it made me think other horrific things may have also happened (this is pure speculation on my part though but based on one conversation with her sister I did have to wonder).
It was only after one other brother got himself into college, did Tara begin to wonder if there might be another life out in the world for her. This brother encouraged her and at the age of 17, Tara found herself in a classroom for the first time. And the world unfolded in front of her. She was able to travel the globe and meet a multitude of people and her eyes were opened to how her life might be now that she was free.
I found this to be a haunting book - one that I am still thinking about days and days later. Definitely would recommend.
So what about you? Do you gravitate toward memoirs or no? Nicole, I already know your answer! ;-)
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