2023年10月16日 · While the enigmatic figure of Tara Westover’s husband, Drew Mecham, may remain shrouded in privacy, his influence and support underpin Tara’s remarkable journey.

“Educated” is about abuse, and the way in which both abusers and their enablers distort reality for the victims. It’s about the importance of gaining your own understanding of the world so you’re not dependent on the narratives imposed on you by others.

2021年5月2日 · The lad’s name is Drew Mecham. He came to light after he gave a positive review of Tara’s book online. He introduced himself as Westover’s previous partner and shared her life from a third-person point of view.

2023年4月12日 · 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.

2019年6月16日 · Drew Mecham, Tara’s close friend, offers this review of the book on Amazon on 4/8/18. Tyler Westover, Tara’s brother, offers a thoughtful commentary, including some new information, here. It is from an Amazon review on 2/26/18.

2018年7月15日 · Tara's former boyfried, Drew, writes a very positive review (5-star) affirming Tara's version of reality. His is perhaps the sanest voice among the reviewers and describes behaviors common to most abusive families.

2021年1月3日 · “Educated” is about abuse, and the way in which both abusers and their enablers distort reality for the victims. It’s about the importance of gaining your own understanding of the world so you’re not dependent on the narratives imposed on you by others.

2019年8月19日 · Drew Mecham became her “haven,” but they are no longer a couple. Tara Westover received her PhD from Cambridge. Professor Jonathan Steinberg became her Cambridge mentor and encouraged her to accept a Harvard fellowship.