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I don't feel the most comfortable asking this question but I'm asking because this is a topic I don't tend to read about much out of, again, discomfort. Not because I can't accept what my ancestors did, more because I'm worried about the chance I might disagree with some of it. My question is, does this book require you to agree with all of it's views to be enjoyable or is it a good discussion piece in it's own right?

Ellie I agree with most of the people who commented before me, so maybe this is nothing new. Be receptive to the experiences of others and I promise you wil…moreI agree with most of the people who commented before me, so maybe this is nothing new. Be receptive to the experiences of others and I promise you will come out of it with a different perspective, different focuses, and a different way of thinking (if you're lucky!). Only you can decide how receptive to be, and remember that you can't exactly "disagree" with the experiences of others. Go in with an open mind and ready to receive what may make you feel uncomfortable and use what you learn to help you look at your own actions and your own socialization.(less)

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