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What makes Educated one of the most important memoirs I have read is Tara Westover’s ability to show us the daunting, yet necessary process of stepping outside the world to which we are accustomed. Born to a family of Mormon extremists in Clifton, Idaho, Westover experiences an upbringing of severe isolation; physical and mental abuse; …

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For summer fun, I recommend seasons 1 and 2 of Never Have I Ever, a comedy-drama on Netflix. Created by the sparkly Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher, it is the story of high schooler, Devi Vishwakumar, as written by Kaling, Fisher, and Justin Noble. Maitreyi Ramakrishnan plays Devi, an academic superstar who is beyond ready …

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Happy summer, everyone, and welcome to our new readers, This edition of The Thread is inspired by my amazing friend Sara Hart Weir, who opened my eyes to the challenges facing the disability community in the United States. Sara has spent over 20 years working in the community, serving as a caregiver to a young …

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