The book Educated by Tara Westover narrates the author’s experiences growing up in a secluded and highly traditional family in Idaho. Westover, who was raised without formal identity registration and deprived of school education, decided in her adolescence to change the course of her life. This book depicts a journey from ignorance to self-awareness, from struggling against family traditions to achieving independence through education.  In addition to exploring Westover’s personal development, the book examines the impact of education on redefining identity, the family’s role in limiting women’s access to education, and the tension between religious beliefs and higher education. By describing life in a family that viewed formal education as a threat to religious beliefs and autonomy, the author illustrates the influence of religion, bias, and familial violence on individual and social growth. Despite these obstacles, Westover’s self-directed learning enabled her to enter Brigham Young University and continue her studies at Cambridge and Harvard. These memoirs demonstrate how education can help individuals break cycles of oppression and redefine their identity. Westover’s narrative goes beyond personal experience, reflecting broader challenges faced by women in achieving independence and access to knowledge. The book highlights how education not only transforms individuals but also reshapes relationships, beliefs, and social status. Emphasizing the power of learning, personal growth, and the role of education in discovering truth and building an independent future, Educated illustrates how education can be a tool for empowerment. Studies on religiosity and education, including research on changing students’ religious beliefs during university, indicate that higher education can challenge certain traditional beliefs but does not necessarily reduce religiosity. Additionally, works such as Hidden Family Currents and Diary of Sixteen Iranian Women, which present women’s personal narratives, show that education affects not only individual transformation but also family relationships, social beliefs, and identity construction.